The Transcontinental Railroad Journey

What was the main purpose of building the Transcontinental Railroad in the 19th century?

• To connect the United States with Europe

• To facilitate travel and trade across the United States

• To improve local transportation within cities

• To create more jobs in the eastern states

Which two companies were responsible for building the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Union Pacific and Southern Pacific

• Central Pacific and Northern Pacific

• Union Pacific and Central Pacific

• Eastern Pacific and Western Pacific

Where did the Union Pacific Railroad start its construction?

• Sacramento, California

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Salt Lake City, Utah

• Denver, Colorado

Where did the Central Pacific Railroad begin its construction?

• San Francisco, California

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Sacramento, California

• Los Angeles, California

What year was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?

• 1859

• 1869

• 1879

• 1889

What were some of the challenges faced by workers building the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Lack of interest from the public

• Extreme weather and tough terrain

• Shortage of workers

• Lack of government support

Which mountain ranges did the workers have to cut through while building the railroad?

• Appalachian Mountains and Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada

• Himalayas and Alps

• Ural Mountains and Pyrenees

What materials were crucial for the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Gold, silver, and copper

• Steel, wood, and dynamite

• Plastic, rubber, and glass

• Concrete, asphalt, and bricks

🚂 Choo Choo! All aboard the history express! Can you guess which city was the prestigious eastern terminus of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• New York City

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Chicago, Illinois

• Washington D.C.

Which two immigrant groups built the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Mexican / African

• Chinese / Irish

• English / Dutch

• Native Americans / French