Transcontinental railroad Quiz

Who dreamed up the first railroad to cross the United States?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Thomas Edison

• Theodore Judah

• Andrew Carnegie

In what year was the Pacific Railway Act signed into law?

• 1862

• 1850

• 1875

• 1880

Approximately how many men made up the workforce for the Central Pacific?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

How many Chinese immigrants were employed by the Central Pacific?

• 2,000

• 4,000

• 6,000

• 8,000

What did the paper start due to the frequency of gunfights?

• A column called "Daily News"

• A column called "Last Night's Shootings"

• A column called "Weekly Highlights"

• A column called "Community Events"

Why were the bison important to the people in the image?

• They were used for transportation

• They were a primary food source

• They were kept as pets

• They were used for entertainment

What was the significant achievement of Central Pacific workers during the "10 Mile Day"?

• Laid 5 miles of track in one day

• Laid 10 miles of track in one day

• Laid 15 miles of track in one day

• Laid 20 miles of track in one day

What was the nature of the competition mentioned during the "10 Mile Day"?

• Friendly competition between two teams

• Competition between two companies

• Competition between two countries

• Competition between two cities

What was the main purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• To make China more powerful.

• To help with transportation, communication, and to connect the nation.

In what town did the Central Pacific Railroad start?

• Promontory, Utah

• Sacramento, California