Connecting the Country

The transcontinental railroad boosted the economy by helping ____________________.

• pioneers settle in eastern cities

• companies sell goods across the country

• wagons move faster

• to improve conditions for workers

What year was the transcontinental railroad completed?

• 2019

• 1869

• 1999

• 200 BC

The transcontinental railroad made it possible to travel from ________________ to ____________________?

• New York to California

• Michigan to Idaho

• Florida to Maine

• South Dakota to Texas

What is a pioneer?

• people who are among the first to settle in a new area

• things people sell

• people who live near you

• people who like pie

Select the best picture that defines a pioneer?

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Is it faster to travel by train or wagon?

• wagon

• train

The Transcontinental Railroad was built by which 2 railroad companies?

• Central Pacific Railroad & Union Pacific Railroad

• East & West Railroad

• Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad

• Short line and B & O Railroad