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The most significant obstacle in building the Transcontinental Railroad?
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The most significant obstacle in building the Transcontinental Railroad was?
It was difficult because of the harsh weather conditions and because of geography. Since it was really bad snow then the workers had to work harder. Geography because of the mountains they had to make holes in the mountains to let the train go through but they had to make sure it would not caluple.
What natural obstacle's and other hardships did the mainly Irish crews face in the building the union pacific portion of the transcontinental railroad?
they faced many land obstacles, very little pay, and long hours.
What was the biggest obstacle in building the transcontinental railroad for the union pacific railroad?
The threat of the Native Americans.The Native Americans felt upset about being pushed out of their own land. They didn't believe in land ownership. So when people came looking for places to set their tracks, the Native Americans came and scalped them, burned them, or killed them.
What was Harriet Tubman's big obstacle?
Harriet Tubman's biggest obstacle was discovering the Underground Railroad. She became famous by finding the Underground Railroad, that led to the north. She freed over 300 slaves.
What major obstacle to the central pacific railroad?
The Sierra Nevada mountains.
What physical obstacle hindered building the Cumberland Road?
the mountains
What is the most significant obstacle the OPFOR expects to encounter in offensive operations?
Mines
What two ways a railroad to the pacific would help overcome the geographic obstacle of distance?
A railroad would make it possible to travel the distance to the Pacific much faster and much more easily.
What is a major obstacle in building stable democracies?
war and the disagreements of citizens vs, power
What is formidable?
The mountains proved to be a formidable obstacle in the building of the railway, proving costly in delayed time and soaring construction costs.
What is the biggest initial obstacle to building the earthscraper in Mexico city?
I guess you mean skyscraper. The initial obstacle to building such a tall building would be the softness of the terrain, as most of Mexico City downtown lies on the desiccated remains of Lake Texcoco. Nowadays, most tall buildings (+20 stories and more) are built on the periphery of the city, on financial districts such as eastern Reforma Avenue, Santa Fe and Colonia Del Valle.
What are the Obstacle's Of Reading?
obstacle of reading
