WorksheetsG8 Transcontinental Railroad
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is an enduring issue?
A temporary problem that is easily solved
An issue that many people have attempted to solve throughout history
A new trend that is popular for a short time
A problem that only affects a small group of people
What does the term "Manifest Destiny" refer to?
The belief in the divine right to expand westward
The idea of building more railroads
The concept of creating ghost towns
The strategy to develop boomtowns
What was the Transcontinental Railroad?
A railroad connecting the north and south of the United States
A railroad connecting the east and west coasts of the United States
A railroad that only operated during the Civil War
A railroad that was never completed
What is a boomtown?
A town that experiences sudden growth in business or population
A town that is abandoned and deserted
A town that is known for its historical significance
A town that is primarily agricultural
What is a ghost town?
A town that is haunted by spirits
A former mining town that was deserted
A town that is famous for its nightlife
A town that is located near a large body of water
What was one of the main goals of the US government in constructing the Transcontinental Railroad?
To connect newly created states in the West
To improve trade with Europe
To reduce travel time to Canada
To establish a new capital city
Which two companies were involved in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Union Pacific RR Company and Central Pacific RR Company
Northern Pacific RR Company and Southern Pacific RR Company
Eastern Pacific RR Company and Western Pacific RR Company
Atlantic RR Company and Pacific RR Company
Where did the two companies complete the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Promontory Point, Utah
Sacramento, California
Omaha, Nebraska
Denver, Colorado
How long did it take to complete the Transcontinental Railroad, and how much did it cost?
6 years, $60 million
10 years, $100 million
5 years, $50 million
8 years, $80 million
What was the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad on the bison population?
Bison populations were decimated from construction
Bison populations increased due to new habitats
Bison populations remained stable
Bison populations migrated to Canada
Who was hired by the Union Pacific Railroad, and what were they paid?
Chinese immigrants, $26 a month
Irish immigrants, $30 a month
German immigrants, $40 a month
Mexican immigrants, $20 a month
What invention is George Pullman known for?
Sleeper train car
Steam engine
Telegraph
Electric locomotive
What was a significant effect of the Transcontinental Railroad on Native Americans?
It hurt Native Americans on the Midwest plains
It provided new trade opportunities
It led to peaceful coexistence
It resulted in new alliances
What was a common form of entertainment in the Wild West involving cowboys?
Traveling circuses
Minstrel shows
Rodeos
Magic shows
What did vigilantes in the Wild West attempt to do?
Entertain the public
Stop criminals
Create laws
Build towns
What were wanted posters used for in the Wild West?
Advertising shows
Announcing new laws
Identifying criminals for a reward
Promoting businesses
What was a minstrel show known for?
Celebrating cultural diversity
Mocking African Americans in a racist way
Promoting peace
Educating about history
