The Celestials' Railroad HMH Module 4

The Celestials' Railroad HMH Module 4

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Flashcard

English

5th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.7.9, RI.6.2, RI.3.5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the purpose of the Central Pacific Railroad?

Back

To create a coast-to-coast railway system in the United States.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which company partnered with the Central Pacific Railroad?

Back

The Union Pacific Company.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What motivated many Chinese immigrants to come to America during the railroad construction?

Back

They hoped to strike it rich in the goldfields.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What explosive materials were used to create tunnels in the mountains for the railroad?

Back

Dynamite and nitroglycerin.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What health issues did some Chinese workers face while working on the railroad?

Back

They likely became sick from stale food and water.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What significant event occurred on May 10th, 1869, related to the railroad?

Back

The completion of the transcontinental railroad, marked by the telegraphed word 'Done!'

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What challenges did workers face while constructing the railroad through mountainous terrain?

Back

They had to blast through mountains, which required the use of explosives.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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