Transcontinental Railroad Quiz

Which two railroad companies were responsible for the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad?

• Southern Pacific Railroad and Burlington Northern Railroad

• Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX Transportation

• Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway

• Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad

How did the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad impact Native American tribes?

• No impact on Native American tribes.

• Improved relations between Native American tribes and settlers.

• Negative impact on Native American tribes

• Positive impact on Native American tribes.

What role did Chinese laborers play in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Chinese laborers made up the majority of the workforce and performed difficult tasks in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.

• Chinese laborers only performed administrative tasks in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.

• Chinese laborers played a minor role in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.

• Chinese laborers were not involved in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Which railroad company was responsible for the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad?

• Central Pacific Railroad Company

• Southern Pacific Railroad Company

• Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway

• Union Pacific Railroad Company

When was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?

• September 17, 1787

• May 10, 1869

• December 7, 1941

• July 4, 1776

What challenges did the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad face?

• High construction costs, lack of government support, logistical challenges

• Harsh weather conditions, rugged terrain, lack of resources and funding, conflicts with Native American tribes

• Environmental regulations, labor strikes, equipment failures

• Lack of skilled labor, political opposition, technological limitations

What were the benefits of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Limited transportation options, reduced settlement expansion, and slower travel times.

• Increased pollution, higher transportation costs, and decreased economic growth.

• The benefits of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad include faster transportation, economic growth, and the expansion of settlements.

• Decreased economic opportunities, higher settlement costs, and limited access to resources.

How did the Transcontinental Railroad affect trade and transportation in the United States?

• It improved trade and transportation by connecting the East and West coasts.

• It had no impact on trade and transportation in the United States.

• It hindered trade and transportation by creating barriers between the East and West coasts.

• It only improved trade and transportation in the East coast.

What impact did the Transcontinental Railroad have on the economy?

• The Transcontinental Railroad had a positive impact on the economy.

• The Transcontinental Railroad had a negative impact on the economy.

• The Transcontinental Railroad had a minimal impact on the economy.

• The Transcontinental Railroad had no impact on the economy.

What were some of the key engineering feats involved in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Building tunnels, constructing bridges, blasting through rock, laying track

• Digging canals, constructing dams, building airports, laying pipelines.

• Constructing skyscrapers, building highways, laying power lines, blasting through mountains.

• Building bridges, constructing tunnels, laying pipelines, blasting through forests.