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 First Transcontinental Railroad impact Native American tribes?

• The construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad had a negative impact on Native American tribes.

• The construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad led to the extinction of Native American tribes.

• The construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad had a positive impact on Native American tribes.

• The construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad had no 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 were not involved in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.

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

Which railroad company was responsible for building the Central Pacific Railroad?

• Southern Pacific Railroad Company

• Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway

• Central Pacific Railroad Company

• Union Pacific Railroad Company

Which railroad company was responsible for building the Union Pacific Railroad?

• Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway

• Union Pacific Railroad Company

• Central Pacific Railroad Company

• Southern Pacific Railroad Company

What challenges did the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad face?

• lack of skilled labor, political opposition, technological limitations, insufficient transportation infrastructure

• difficult terrain, harsh weather conditions, lack of resources and funding, conflicts with Native American tribes

What were the major benefits of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Limited transportation and trade, stagnant economy, and no improvement in communication and travel.

• Unreliable transportation and trade, economic stagnation, and no impact on communication and travel.

• Increased transportation and trade, economic growth, and improved communication and travel.

• Decreased transportation and trade, economic decline, and worsened communication and travel.

How did the Transcontinental Railroad impact the economy of the United States?

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

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

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

• The Transcontinental Railroad had no impact on the economy of the United States.

What were the main routes of the First Transcontinental Railroad?

• Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad

• Burlington Northern Railroad and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway

• Southern Pacific Railroad and Northern Pacific Railroad

• Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway

What were the key technological advancements used in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• telegraph, diesel-powered locomotives, nitroglycerin

• telegraph, steam-powered locomotives, dynamite

• telephone, horse-drawn carriages, gunpowder

• radio, electric-powered locomotives, C-4