Klondike Gold Rush Challenges and History

The video explores the bold engineering efforts in southern Alaska, focusing on the construction of the Yukon and White Pass Railway during the Klondike Gold Rush. Despite the challenging terrain and the eventual depletion of gold, the railway remains a historical landmark, attracting adventurers to this day.

What was the main reason gold prospectors came to Skagway in 1897?

• To find new trade routes

• To build a new settlement

• To reach the Klondike region where gold was discovered

• To explore the Alaskan wilderness

What was the primary challenge faced by prospectors on their way to the Klondike?

• Navigating the White Pass trail

• Finding food and supplies

• Crossing the Yukon River

• Dealing with harsh weather conditions

When did the construction of the Yukon and White Pass Railway begin?

• 1897

• 1898

• 1901

• 1900

How long did it take to lay the 110 miles of track for the railway?

• Four years

• Three years

• One year

• Two years

What is the current use of the historic Yukon and White Pass Railway?

• Mining operations

• Military transport

• Carrying adventurers exploring the northern frontier

• Transporting goods