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Which line of the first transcontinental that crossed the Sierra Nevada?
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Who named Nevada?
from the Spanish, first called Sierra Nevada meaning snowy range. Shortened to Nevada in 1861 separation from Utah
Did John Fremont cross the Sierra Nevada?
John C. Fremont was the first one to cross the sierra Nevada in winter. It took about 5 hours for him to climb the mountain.
Who was the first American born explorer to cross into Nevada?
jedidiah strong smith-first american white skin hunter to cross sierra nevada
When did Chinese go to Nevada?
Chinese workers went to Nevada Territory in substantial numbers first for the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, which helped lead to statehood in 1864.
How did the sierra Nevada get its name?
It is Spanish for SNOWY MOUNTAINS . Sierra means "mountains" and Nevada means "snowy". Initially, the Spanish explorer was simply describing them, not naming them. However, that description was used on the first map and that became the name.
How did the sierra Nevada mountains get its name?
It is Spanish for SNOWY MOUNTAINS . Sierra means "mountains" and Nevada means "snowy". Initially, the Spanish explorer was simply describing them, not naming them. However, that description was used on the first map and that became the name.
When is it predicted for the first snow to stick?
There is already snow on the peaks of the Sierra Nevada and Mount Shasta. This would depend on your location and elevation.
Who was the first person to climb the sierra Nevada?
I think a Spanish person 'cause it is spanish for "snowy mountain range"
Why is Joseph Walker important to Nevada?
Joseph Walker was born in Tennessee on December 13, 1798. In 1833, the Walker expedition reached the Sierra Nevada and gave us the first reliable information about the territory.
Which statement is falseThe first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869?
The first transcontinental railroad was funded with government money.
What year did the First Transcontinental Railroad open?
The First Transcontinental Railroad opened for traffic on May 10, 1869.
Where was the first transcontinental telephone line finished?
The first transcontinental telephone line was joined at Wendover, Utah, in 1915
