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

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Sahara Wren
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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