Transcontinental Railroad

Transcontinental Railroad

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Social Studies

5th Grade

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Heather Sansbury

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

transcontinental

Back

to travel across a continent

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

Back

To help with transportation, communication, and to connect the nation.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what town did the Central Pacific Railroad start?

Back

Sacramento, California

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what town did the Union Pacific Railroad begin?

Back

Omaha, Nebraska

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what town did both parts of the railroad meet?

Back

Promontory, Utah

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the Central Pacific have to lay tracks around?

Back

Sierra Nevada mountains

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long did the Transcontinental Railroad take to build?

Back

6 years

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