U3W5 Wonders "Riding the Rails West" Comp. (3rd Grade)

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What is a pioneer?

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A pioneer is a person who is the first to explore or settle a new region.

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What important product do trains carry today?

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Trains carry coal as an important product.

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What caused people to move to California in 1849?

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The discovery of gold caused people to move to California in 1849.

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How much time did people save by taking the train instead of the wagon after the railroad was built?

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People saved several months by taking the train instead of the wagon.

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What town in California was the railroad built in?

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The railroad was built in Sacramento, California.

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What is a railroad?

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A railroad is a track made of steel rails on which trains run.

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What is the significance of the Gold Rush?

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The Gold Rush was significant because it led to a large migration of people to California in search of gold.

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What does it mean to explore a new region?

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To explore a new region means to travel to and investigate an area that has not been previously known or settled.

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What is the role of trains in transportation?

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Trains play a crucial role in transporting goods and people over long distances.

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What is a settlement?

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A settlement is a community or group of people living in a new area.