U3W5 Riding Rails West!

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When did the first railroad come to the United States?

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The first railroad came to the United States in 1825.

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What does it mean when we say the population 'boomed'?

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When the population 'boomed', it means that it grew very quickly.

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What is emigration?

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Emigration is the act of leaving one's country to live in another.

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Where did most of the railroad workers come from?

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Most of the railroad workers came from China.

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What is a railroad?

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A railroad is a system of tracks along which trains run.

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Why was the railroad important for western states?

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The railroad was important because it helped people travel and move goods more easily.

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What is a train?

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A train is a series of connected vehicles that run on a railroad track.

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What does 'population' mean?

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Population refers to the number of people living in a specific area.

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What is the significance of 1849 in U.S. railroad history?

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1849 is often associated with the California Gold Rush, which increased the need for railroads.

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What does it mean to 'ride the rails'?

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'Riding the rails' means traveling by train.