Transcontinental Railroad Flashcard

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Which two railroad companies were responsible for the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad?

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Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad

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How did the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad impact Native American tribes?

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Negative impact on Native American tribes

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What role did Chinese laborers play in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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Chinese laborers made up the majority of the workforce and performed difficult tasks in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.

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Which railroad company was responsible for the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad?

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Union Pacific Railroad Company

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When was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?

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May 10, 1869

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What challenges did the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad face? High construction costs, lack of government support, logistical challenges, Harsh weather conditions, rugged terrain, lack of resources and funding, conflicts with Native American tribes, Environmental regulations, labor strikes, equipment failures, Lack of skilled labor, political opposition, technological limitations

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Harsh weather conditions, rugged terrain, lack of resources and funding, conflicts with Native American tribes

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What were the benefits of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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The benefits of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad include faster transportation, economic growth, and the expansion of settlements.

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How did the Transcontinental Railroad affect trade and transportation in the United States?

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It improved trade and transportation by connecting the East and West coasts.

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What impact did the Transcontinental Railroad have on the economy?

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The Transcontinental Railroad had a positive impact on the economy.

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What were some of the key engineering feats involved in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad? Options: Building tunnels, constructing bridges, blasting through rock, laying track; Digging canals, constructing dams, building airports, laying pipelines; Constructing skyscrapers, building highways, laying power lines, blasting through mountains; Building bridges, constructing tunnels, laying pipelines, blasting through forests.

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Building tunnels, constructing bridges, blasting through rock, laying track