G8 Transcontinental Railroad

What is an enduring issue?

• A temporary problem that is easily solved

• An issue that many people have attempted to solve throughout history

• A new trend that is popular for a short time

• A problem that only affects a small group of people

What does the term "Manifest Destiny" refer to?

• The belief in the divine right to expand westward

• The idea of building more railroads

• The concept of creating ghost towns

• The strategy to develop boomtowns

What was the Transcontinental Railroad?

• A railroad connecting the north and south of the United States

• A railroad connecting the east and west coasts of the United States

• A railroad that only operated during the Civil War

• A railroad that was never completed

What is a boomtown?

• A town that experiences sudden growth in business or population

• A town that is abandoned and deserted

• A town that is known for its historical significance

• A town that is primarily agricultural

What is a ghost town?

• A town that is haunted by spirits

• A former mining town that was deserted

• A town that is famous for its nightlife

• A town that is located near a large body of water

What was one of the main goals of the US government in constructing the Transcontinental Railroad?

• To connect newly created states in the West

• To improve trade with Europe

• To reduce travel time to Canada

• To establish a new capital city

Which two companies were involved in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Union Pacific RR Company and Central Pacific RR Company

• Northern Pacific RR Company and Southern Pacific RR Company

• Eastern Pacific RR Company and Western Pacific RR Company

• Atlantic RR Company and Pacific RR Company

Where did the two companies complete the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Promontory Point, Utah

• Sacramento, California

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Denver, Colorado

How long did it take to complete the Transcontinental Railroad, and how much did it cost?

• 6 years, $60 million

• 10 years, $100 million

• 5 years, $50 million

• 8 years, $80 million

What was the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad on the bison population?

• Bison populations were decimated from construction

• Bison populations increased due to new habitats

• Bison populations remained stable

• Bison populations migrated to Canada