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What was the transcontinental railroad act?
The Transcontinental Railroad Acts, also known as the Pacific Railroad acts, were acts passed in the early 1860s to encourage the construction of the transcontinental railroad. Construction was incentivized by giving land and bonds to the railroad companies.
The first transcontinental railroad in the united states was completed in?
The construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad started in 1863 and was finished in 1869. When it was first completed, it was known as the Pacific Railroad.
Who was recruited to build the Abraham Lincoln's transcontinental railroad?
Yes Abraham Lincoln did get employed for help building the first transcontinental railroad
The transcontinental railroad was completed in the year?
1869
What are some effects of the Transcontinental Railroad?
The Transcontinental Railroad helped to connect the East with the West, increased trade between the East and the West, and helped with the growth of the US.
Where did the transcontinental railroad stretch from?
from all of north america
What happened in 1881 in America?
-The building of the transcontinental railroad started
How did the transcontinental railroad get its name?
I was named for connecting East to West America. It gave access from coast to coast of the continent. That is how it got its name, the Transcontinental Railroad.
Did the transcontinental railroad affect the agricultural industries?
Yes, the transcontinental railroad had a significant impact on agricultural industries by providing faster transportation for agricultural products to be shipped to markets across the country. This allowed farmers to expand their markets and increase their efficiency in selling goods. Additionally, the railroad provided access to new regions for agriculture to develop.
What was the transcontinental railroad what affect did it have on the American west?
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What was the the transcontinental railroad?
It was a railway that connected the western states to the rest of the U.S.
What are the release dates for This Is America Charlie Brown - 1988 The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad 1-5?
This Is America Charlie Brown - 1988 The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad 1-5 was released on: USA: 10 February 1989
What was the transcontinental railroad about?
It was about changing the time it takes to cross North America from months to days.
What was the golden spike famous for?
The golden spike was famous for finishing the transcontinental railroad in America.
Did the transcontinental railroad affect native Americans?
it affected them because it affected their homes and they took their food.
How did the transcontinental railroad affect the environment?
i dont know so find out your self dats rude
How did the transcontinental railroad affect Native Americans?
it affected them because it affected their homes and they took their food.
