
Transcontinental Railroad History and Impact

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History, Geography, Social Studies
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4th - 5th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary reason for building the Transcontinental Railroad?
To replace the Pony Express
To create more jobs for immigrants
To improve local transportation within cities
To connect the East and West coasts of the United States
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What nickname was given to the steam-powered locomotive?
Iron Horse
Steam Giant
Steel Dragon
Metal Beast
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main advantage of the steam engine over horses?
It was faster and more powerful
It was cheaper to maintain
It required less fuel
It was easier to operate
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'Transcontinental' mean in the context of the railroad?
Over the ocean
Between two countries
Within a city
Across the continent
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the role of Ling Way in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
He was the chief engineer
He designed the steam engine
He funded the construction
He helped lay tracks as a worker
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which two companies were responsible for building the Transcontinental Railroad?
Baltimore and Ohio
Northern and Southern Pacific
Union Pacific and Central Pacific
Eastern and Western Railways
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main challenges faced by workers during the construction of the railroad?
Building in extreme cold temperatures
Crossing large bodies of water
Dealing with frequent earthquakes
Drilling tunnels through the Sierra Nevada mountains
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