Transcontinental Railroad Quiz

In what town did the Central Pacific Railroad start?

• Promontory, Utah

• Houston, Texas

• Sacramento, California

• New York City, New York

In what town did the Union Pacific Railroad begin?

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Promontory, Utah

• Topeka, Kansas

• Des Moines, Iowa

In what town did both parts of the railroad met?

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Houston, Texas

• Sacramento, California

• Promontory, Utah

Which innovation (invention) was used to send news that the Transcontinental Railroad was DONE?

• pony express

• stage coach

• Liberty Bell

• telegraph

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

• Donald Trump

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

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

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

• buffalo

• cattle

• horses

• birds

Which of the following was a common threat to Union workers?

• Indian attacks

• avalanches

• tornadoes

Which of the following was most likely made construction difficult on the Great Plains?

• massive mountains

• lack of trees for lumber

• flat land to cross

Why did the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads get off to a slow start?

• Bribery Scandals

• Lack of Materials

• No access to government support