Movement Unit: Quiz 1

What was the main purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• To make China more powerful.

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

• To make Native Americans move off their land.

• To give immigrants a job and to feel needed in America.

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

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

• The workers started fights with them.

• The railroad kept them from migrating.

• Native Americans didn't like trains.

Which animals were most affected by the Transcontinental Railroad being built?

• cattle

• bison

• horses

• birds

What are Mining Towns?

• Towns that exploded.

• Towns that people moved away from because there weren't any jobs left.

• Towns that popped up along the railroads.

• Towns with a lot of gold.

In which town did both parts of the railroad meet and come together?

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Sacramento, California

• Houston, Texas

• Promontory, Utah

How did people travel before the Transcontinental Railroad was built?

• bikes and scooters

• boats and planes

• boats and wagons

• horses and cars

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

• Japan and Germany

• China and Ireland

• China and Germany

• Ireland and Japan

What railroad companies built the railroad?

• The Union Pacific and Central Pacific

• The Union Pacific and South Pacific

• The North Pacific and Central Pacific

• The North Pacific and South Pacific

Which was NOT a reason for the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Faster transport of goods

• Deforestation

• Manifest Destiny

• People could travel more easily

During which decade was the First Transcontinental Railroad constructed?

• 1790s

• 1820s

• 1860s

• 1910s