Transcontinental Railroad

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What was the main purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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

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In what town did the Central Pacific Railroad start?

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Sacramento, California

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In what town did the Union Pacific Railroad begin?

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Omaha, Nebraska

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In what town did both parts of the railroad met?

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Promontory, Utah

Front

Which innovation (invention) was used to send news that the Transcontinental Railroad was DONE? Options: pony express, stage coach, Liberty Bell, telegraph

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telegraph

Front

What caused Native Americans to attack the railroad and its workers?

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The railroad was built in the middle of their land and was destroying it.

Front

What two obstacles did the Union Pacific Railroad company face as they worked to the west?

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finding workers and being attacked by Native Americans

Front

Which president was in office that allowed the Transcontinental Railroad to be built?

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Abraham Lincoln

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The Central Pacific and the Union Pacific companies hired workers from _________ and _________ to build their railroads.

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China and Ireland

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The railroad companies hired workers from other countries because _______________________.

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many Americans were still fighting in the Civil War.