Transcontinental Railroad and Its Impact Flashcard

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What is a transcontinental railroad?

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A railroad line linking the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the US.

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Who was Cornelius Vanderbilt?

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A businessman who bought and linked small railroads into a larger network.

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What was one major impact of the transcontinental railroad?

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It ended the “frontier”

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Why was the completion of the transcontinental railroad important for the US?

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It made the US more connected and accessible

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Approximately how many Chinese immigrants died building the railroads between 1863 and 1869?

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1,000

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What problem did inconsistent railroad schedules cause?

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Time differences between cities

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How did railroads help industries like iron, steel, coal, and lumber?

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By transporting these products in large quantities and quickly

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What was one effect of railroads connecting rural and urban areas?

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These areas grew as trade increased.

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How did the creation of time zones help the railroad industry?

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It standardized schedules and reduced confusion

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What did the owners of Crédit Mobilier do to increase their profits?

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Charged 2–3 times more than the actual cost