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The first attempts to create a transcontinental railroad failed in part because

A
the technology was not sufficient.
B
Congress could not agree on where the line would run.
C
the Civil War blocked construction.
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The Pacific Railroad Act of 1862

A
established a competition to see which of two companies would build the line.
B
called for two different transcontinental routes to be built at the same time.
C
called for two companies to build the line from two different directions.
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For each statement, select whether it is true of the Central Pacific Railroad, the Union Pacific Railroad, or both. It began in Nebraska.

A
Central Pacific
B
Union Pacific
C
both
4

It began in California.

A
Central Pacific
B
Union Pacific
C
both
5

It went through the Sierra Nevada.

A
Central Pacific
B
Union Pacific
C
both
6

It went through the Rocky Mountains.

A
Central Pacific
B
Union Pacific
C
Both
7

There were few towns along the route of the railroads. Why was this a challenge?

A
The railroads could not hire local workers.
B
Equipment, rails, food, and even water had to be shipped long distances.
C
The workers had no place to spend their wages.
8

Select the correct year for each of the following events. Use the timeline to help you. Asa Whitney asked Congress to support building a railroad.

A
1845
B
1862
C
1869
9

The railroad was officially completed.

A
1845
B
1862
C
1869
10

President Lincoln signed a law to officially support the railroad.

A
1845
B
1862
C
1869
11

In exchange for constructing the railroad, the railroad companies received .

A
money
B
tax dollars
C
land
12

How did the railroads make money from this arrangement?

A
They sold the land to settlers and investors.
B
They constructed homes along the route which they then sold.
C
They sold the land back to the government.
13

Which of the following statements best describes how the transcontinental railroad impacted American Indians?

A
It allowed them to ship their goods more quickly to eastern markets.
B
It prevented them from engaging in their traditional way of life.
C
It decreased conflicts between settlers and American Indian groups.
14

What was the Homestead Act?

A
Law that prevented railroad companies from buying land
B
Law that granted land to settlers who met certain criteria
C
Law that offered government subsidies to people starting businesses
15

Which of these characteristics did a homesteader need in order to take advantage of the Homestead Act? Check all that apply.

A
Be twenty-one years old or the head of a family
B
Be an experienced farmer
C
Be a US citizen or have filed for US citizenship
D
Have a large family
E
Be able to live on and improve the land for at least five years
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Which of these events were effects of the Homestead Act? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Settlers continued to push onto American Indian lands.
B
Railroads failed to profit from land sales.
C
Land speculators made profits by making land claims.
D
Millions of acres of US public land were claimed.

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