What was one of the main effects of the rapid construction of railroads after the Civil War?

Challenges and Impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It slowed down industrialization.
It linked the country together and increased markets.
It decreased the need for time zones.
It reduced the number of immigrants.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the American Railway Association help with scheduling issues?
By increasing the number of railroads
By creating a single time zone for the country
By establishing standardized time zones
By reducing the number of trains
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group of workers primarily contributed to the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Asian immigrants
African Americans
European immigrants
Native Americans
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major challenge faced by workers on the Transcontinental Railroad?
Excessive wages
Too many workers
Harsh weather conditions
Lack of materials
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads meet to complete the Transcontinental Railroad?
Omaha, Nebraska
Sacramento, California
Promontory Point, Utah
Denver, Colorado
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the economic impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad?
It limited westward expansion.
It stimulated economic growth by connecting markets.
It reduced the number of cities.
It decreased trade between the North and South.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Credit Mobilier scandal primarily about?
A fake construction company inflating prices
The exclusion of Chinese workers
The creation of time zones
Overcharging farmers for railroad use
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