US.01: Homestead Act and Transcontinental Railroad

What was the minimum age requirement for applicants under the Homestead Act?

• 30 years old

• 25 years old

• 21 years old

• 18 years old

How long were settlers required to live on the land to fulfill the Homestead Act requirements?

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

What was the filing fee required to claim land under the Homestead Act?

• $20

• $18

• $15

• $10

How much did it cost per acre if a settler wished to purchase the land immediately under the Homestead Act?

• $1.00

• $0.75

• $1.25

• $1.50

Which railroad company started from Omaha, Nebraska?

• Southern Pacific Railroad

• Union Pacific Railroad

• Northern Pacific Railroad

• Central Pacific Railroad

How much did a third-class ticket cost for a trip from New York to San Francisco on the Transcontinental Railroad?

• $100

• $80

• $65

• $50

How long did it take to complete the Transcontinental Railroad?

• 8 years

• 7 years

• 6 years

• 5 years

Which group primarily worked as laborers for the Central Pacific Railroad?

• Chinese immigrants

• Italian immigrants

• Irish immigrants

• German immigrants

What was one of the economic impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Facilitated commerce and movement of goods

• Increased travel time

• Reduced investment in the West

• Decreased commerce

What was one of the impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad on communication?

• Increased telegraph costs

• Slower message delivery

• Decreased use of telegraph lines

• Improved communication across the nation