Riding the Rails West!

Why did the government decide to build a railroad across the country?

• to create jobs for people

• to carry coal to California

• to make it easier for people to travel

• to make it easier during times of war

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CCSS.RI.2.2

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Which word best describes the railroad workers?

• determined

• friendly

• lazy

• tired

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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In what state did the railroad coming from the west meet the railroad coming from the east?

• California

• Missouri

• Nebraska

• Utah

Once the railroad was built, how much time did people save by taking the train instead of a wagon?

• a few days

• a week

• a month

• several months

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What was one effect of the transcontinental railroad?

• Everyone moved to the West.

• Cities grew along the railroad.

• No on rode by wagon anymore.

• Fewer people emigrated to California.

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