Westward Expantion (Transcontinental Railroad)

Westward Expantion (Transcontinental Railroad)

5th Grade

20 Qs

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Westward Expantion (Transcontinental Railroad)

Westward Expantion (Transcontinental Railroad)

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History

5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the First Transcontinental Railroad?

To create a new trade route with Europe
To connect Canada and Mexico
To transport people faster, safer, and cheaper
To build a wall across the country

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were some benefits of the First Transcontinental Railroad?

Creating a new state in the middle of the country
Building a new canal system
Creating a new trade route with Asia
Shipping mail, supplies, and trade goods across the country in just a few days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which time period was the First Transcontinental Railroad built?

1863-1869
1914-1918
1776-1783
1812-1815

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Asa Whitney in relation to the First Transcontinental Railroad?

A politician who opposed the railroad
A Native American chief
A famous painter
A promoter of the railroad

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Theodore Judah's role in the building of the First Transcontinental Railroad?

He was the president of the railroad company
He designed the locomotives used on the railroad
He surveyed the Sierra Nevada Mountains and found a pass where the railroad could be built
He was the first person to ride the entire length of the railroad

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the two main routes considered for the First Transcontinental Railroad?

The eastern route and the western route
The coastal route and the inland route
The northern route and the southern route
The central route and the southern route

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the two main railroad routes proposed for the First Transcontinental Railroad?

Omaha to Los Angeles and San Francisco to New York
Chicago to San Francisco and New York to Los Angeles
Omaha to Sacramento and New Orleans to San Francisco
Omaha to Los Angeles and New York to San Francisco

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