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Who was apart of the Big Four?
Leland Stanford .Collis Potter HuntingtonMark HopkinsCharles Crocker
Who was california's Big Four?
Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins, Charles Crocker, Colis Huntington
Who were the big four in the transcontinental railroad?
The "Big Four" are the major investors in the Transcontinental Railroad (known at the time as the Pacific Railroad) They were Theodore Judah, who unfortunately died early while it was being built, but he was the father of it. Leland Standford, who later became governor of California, Collis Huntington, and Charles Crocker.
Why was Leland Stanford famous?
Leland Stanford is responsible for the founding of one of the most prestigious universities in the United States. Stanford accumulated a fortune from the Gold Rush and railroad industries. He dedicated his life to the education of California's young people.
Head of the central pacific railroad?
The Central Pacific Railroad was planned by Theodore Judah but financed by the Big Four of Sacramento, California. They were Leland Stanford, Collis Huntington, Charles Crocker, and Mark Hopkins.
How did universal get its name?
The full name of the university is "Leland Stanford Junior University." Leland Stanford (senior) was one of the "Big Four" who founded the Southern Pacific Railroad, and he participated in the "Golden Spike" ceremony when the Central Pacific (later the Southern Pacific) linked with the Union Pacific at Promontory Point, Utah, to establish the first transcontinental railroad. Stanford held the offices of Governor of California and later U.S. Senator from California. He and his wife Jane established Stanford University in honor of their son Leland, Jr., who died at the age of 15 in 1884 on a trip to Italy. It opened its doors in 1891.Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Where_did_Stanford_University_get_its_name_from#ixzz1B2qjH7Bq
What are the names of the members of the Big Four?
Leland stand ford and poopie face butted
How did Stanford university get its name?
The full name of the university is "Leland Stanford Junior University." Leland Stanford (senior) was one of the "Big Four" who founded the Southern Pacific Railroad, and he participated in the "Golden Spike" ceremony when the Central Pacific (later the Southern Pacific) linked with the Union Pacific at Promontory Point, Utah, to establish the first transcontinental railroad. Stanford held the offices of Governor of California and later U.S. Senator from California. He and his wife Jane established Stanford University in honor of their son Leland, Jr., who died at the age of 15 in 1884 on a trip to Italy. It opened its doors in 1891.Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Where_did_Stanford_University_get_its_name_from#ixzz1B2qjH7Bq
Who paid for these railroads in 1810 and 1860?
Mark Hopkins's, Charles Crocker, Collis Huntington, and Leland Sanford. ("The Big Four)
What does Stanford's sister call him in Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time?
Sarah calles Stanford Squiggy
What is Stanford wongs moms name in Stanford Wong flunks big time?
Kristen
When was Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time created?
Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time was created on 2005-10-01.
