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Flashcards on Transcontinental Railroad
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When was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?
1869
Which two companies built the Transcontinental Railroad?
Central Pacific and Union Pacific
What was the main purpose of building the Transcontinental Railroad?
To connect the east and west coasts of the United States
What was the approximate length of the Transcontinental Railroad?
About 1,912 miles
Which U.S. president signed the Pacific Railway Act in 1862?
Abraham Lincoln
What were the two main challenges faced during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Physical obstacles such as mountains and hostile Native American tribes
What impact did the Transcontinental Railroad have on the United States?
It facilitated westward expansion, boosted trade and commerce, and increased immigration.
Who was the chief engineer of the Central Pacific Railroad?
Theodore Judah
How long did it take to complete the Transcontinental Railroad?
Six years
Which city in Utah marked the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Promontory Summit
What technological innovation played a significant role in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Steam-powered locomotives
What was the length of the First Transcontinental Railroad?
About 1,776 miles
Which two states were connected by the Transcontinental Railroad?
Nebraska and California
What was the initial plan for the Transcontinental Railroad route?
To follow a southern route through Texas
Who was the chief constructor of the Union Pacific Railroad?
Grenville Dodge
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When was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?
1850
1869
1901
1925
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Which two companies built the Transcontinental Railroad?
Central Pacific and Union Pacific
Southern Pacific and Santa Fe
Burlington Northern and Canadian Pacific
Norfolk Southern and CSX
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What was the main purpose of building the Transcontinental Railroad?
To connect the United States with Canada
To connect the Midwest with the South
To connect the Atlantic and Gulf coasts
To connect the east and west coasts of the United States
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Who was the chief engineer of the Central Pacific Railroad?
Theodore Judah
John A. Roebling
Andrew Carnegie
J. Edgar Thomson
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What was the approximate length of the Transcontinental Railroad?
500 miles
1,912 miles
3,435 miles
2,148 miles
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Which U.S. president signed the Pacific Railway Act in 1862?
Andrew Johnson
Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
James Buchanan
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What were the two main challenges faced during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Political conflicts and economic instability
Lack of skilled labor and insufficient funding
Physical obstacles such as mountains and hostile Native American tribes
Environmental regulations and natural disasters
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What impact did the Transcontinental Railroad have on the United States?
Decreased trade and migration
Facilitated westward expansion, boosted trade and commerce, and increased immigration.
Isolated the eastern and western regions
Caused economic recession
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How long did it take to complete the Transcontinental Railroad?
Three years
Six years
Ten years
Twelve years
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Which two states were connected by the Transcontinental Railroad?
New Mexico and Colorado
Nebraska and California
Texas and Arizona
Oregon and Montana
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What technological innovation played a significant role in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Electricity
Steam-powered locomotives
Telegraph
Telephone
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