Celestial Roads - M4W2 - HMH

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What was the transcontinental railroad?

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A railroad that connected the eastern United States to the western United States, allowing for faster transportation of goods and people.

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Who were the 'Celestials'?

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Chinese workers who were largely responsible for the first transcontinental railroad.

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What does the word 'span' mean in the context of the transcontinental railroad?

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To cross or extend across a distance.

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What was a major challenge faced by workers building the transcontinental railroad?

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The work was dangerous and expensive.

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Why were Chinese workers significant in the construction of the transcontinental railroad?

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They played an important role in building the railroad, contributing to its completion.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To provide a brief statement that captures the main idea or key points of the text.

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What evidence suggests that Chinese workers were treated unfairly?

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They were left out of the photograph of the completed railroad.

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How is information typically arranged in a historical passage?

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By presenting events in the order they happened.

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What role did Charles Crocker play in the transcontinental railroad?

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He was a key figure in the construction and management of the railroad.

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What was one reason the transcontinental railroad was important?

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It facilitated trade and travel across the United States.