Exploring the Transcontinental Railroad

What is the main purpose of trains?

• Communication

• Agriculture

• Transportation of goods and people

• Entertainment

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Why were railroads crucial in American history?

• They were used for local travel only

• They connected distant parts of the country

• They were used for military purposes

• They provided entertainment

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Who first proposed the idea of a transcontinental railroad?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Judah

• ASA Whitney

• Governor Stanford

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What was Theodore Judah's profession?

• Businessman

• Engineer

• Surveyor

• Governor

Which two companies built the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Amtrak and Union Station

• Northern Pacific and Southern Pacific

• BNSF and CSX

• Union Pacific and Central Pacific

What was a major challenge in building the railroad?

• Lack of technology

• Harsh terrain and weather

• Lack of workers

• Financial issues

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Who did much of the labor for building the railroad?

• European immigrants

• Local farmers

• Chinese immigrants

• American soldiers

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Where did the two railroad companies meet?

• San Francisco, California

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Las Vegas, Nevada

• Promontory Point, Utah

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What symbolized the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• A silver coin

• A silver hammer

• A bronze statue

• A golden spike

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How did the completion of the railroad change travel across America?

• It didn't change

• It became more expensive

• It became faster

• It took longer

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