Wonders Comprehension U3W5

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

Which word best describes the railroad workers?

• determined
• friendly
• lazy
• tired

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
• one month
• several months

What was one effect of the transcontinental railroad?

• Everyone moved to the West.
• Cities grew along the railroad.
• No one rode by wagon anymore.
• Fewer people emigrated to California.

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