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The transcontinental railroad took about six years to complete. The final spike was driven at Promontory Point, UT on May 10, 1869.
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How long did the overland route take after the transcontinental railroad was finished?
It took 6 years to build the transcontinental railroad which was through the years of 1863 from May 10th to the year 1869. Some say 20 years. Overland route came after.
How long did it take for slaves to escape?
It took slaves an average of 15 months to escape if they started at the beginning of the Underground Railroad. The escape route was 234 miles long.
When did the underground railroad take place?
It started in 1816 & ended in 1856.
In what industry did the Great Strike of 1877 take place?
steel industy :)
What did the American government do with the Native American populations after the army conquered them?
The Native Americans tried to defend their territory, but were not strong enough to protect themselves and their homes. They were either killed during the Indian Wars or moved to Indian Reservations. Even today many Native Americans still live on these Indian Reservations. The movement West displaced many Native Americans from their native homes. They were moved to Reservations that were often a long way from their native land. Not long after Congress herded the Native Americans onto Reservations, Congress enacted The Dawes Severalty Act (February 8, 1887) that deprived them of their legal status.
How long did it take to build the continental railroad?
It took 6 years to build the transcontinental railroad.
How long did it take to build the Transcontinental Railroad till the Central Pacific and Union Pacific met at Promontory Point?
it took about six years to build the transcontinental railroad
How long did it take to get the transcontinental railroad built through the Sierra Mountains?
Approximately 2 years.
How long did it take to go from Omaha to San Francisco before the transcontinental railroad?
From 3 months to a year.
How long did the overland route take after the transcontinental railroad was finished?
It took 6 years to build the transcontinental railroad which was through the years of 1863 from May 10th to the year 1869. Some say 20 years. Overland route came after.
Where did the first transcontinental railroad take place?
i think it took place in the unitedstates
How many hours does it take to get from Sacramento to Omaha on the transcontinental railroad?
30 hours
With completion of the Transcontinental Railroad how long did travel between the East and the West take?
Travel time was reduced from several weeks to only a few days.
Did Indians attack the transcontinental railroad?
Yes,the Native Americans or American Indians attacked the transcontinental Railroad because since they didn't want the white workers to take over their land AGAIN,they wanted to protect their land and started to attack (rip up the railroad tracks and attack the workers)
What is the importance of the transcontinetal railroad?
The Transcontinental Railroad connected the east coast of the United States with the west coast. Previous to the completion of the railroad the only way to cover the distance was on horseback which could take several months.
Why did you need a railroad connecting the east to west?
Because it made travel and transportation of goods much faster. They didn't have cars in 1869 when the first Transcontinental Railroad was built in America, so long trips could easily take months before they built it.
How long did it take to build the transcontinental ralroad?
17 months
