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Railroads contribute to the growth of cities because cities become connected and easily transport products back and forth.
There were five transcontinental railroads in the US in 1900.
The Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads.
There were five transcontinental railroads in the US in 1900.
why did they build the transcontinental railroad
It was built by private enterprise, while Europeans railroads were government projects.
The construction began in 1863.
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The eastern and western parts of the transcontinental railroad met at Promontory Summit, Utah.
After finishing the transcontinental railroad,the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads met in Utah.
After finishing the transcontinental railroad,the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads met in Utah.