Transcontinental Railroad

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What took place at Promontory, Utah in 1869?

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completion of Transcontinental Railroad

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Which two immigrant groups built the Transcontinental Railroad? Options: Mexican / African, Chinese / Irish, English / Dutch, Native Americans / French

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Chinese / Irish

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What was one major economic impact of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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It led to the growth of towns and cities along the route

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How did the Transcontinental Railroad impact the United States?

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It made travel and shipping across the country faster and cheaper.

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Which of the following was a significant outcome of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad? Options: It decreased the travel time between the East and West coasts, It led to the immediate end of the Civil War, It significantly reduced the population in eastern cities, It halted westward expansion

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It decreased the travel time between the East and West coasts