What was the primary goal of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad?

Railroad Construction and the Legend of John Henry

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To connect New York and Los Angeles
To link the Chesapeake Bay and the Ohio River
To build the longest railroad in the world
To transport coal across the country
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main challenge faced by the C&O Railroad engineers?
Building bridges over the Grand Canyon
Navigating the Appalachian Mountains
Crossing the Mississippi River
Avoiding Native American territories
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did railroad workers create holes in the rock for tunnel construction?
Using water pressure techniques
With the help of explosives only
By hand with spikes and hammers
Using advanced drilling machines
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common pastime for railroad workers during their long workdays?
Having steel-driving contests
Reading books
Fishing in nearby rivers
Playing card games
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is John Henry believed to have worked?
The Erie Canal
The Transcontinental Railroad
The Lewis Tunnel in Virginia
The Big Bend Tunnel in West Virginia
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was John Henry known for among railway workers?
Inventing the steam drill
His legendary strength and steel-driving skills
Designing the C&O Railroad
Being the fastest track layer
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What technological advancement began to replace manual labor in tunnel construction?
Laser cutters
Hydraulic hammers
Steam drills
Electric drills
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