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Why did it take so long to finish the transcontinental railroad?
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∙ 13y ago
Locating a suitable path was one hurdle, as the Rockies and other western mountain ranges prevented a low-elevation direct route. When the Mexican Cession failed to provide a southerly route, the Gadsden Purchase (1853) provided terrain at least amenable to the limitations of railroad construction of the day. Later technologies enabled more northerly routes through the mountain passes.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe Rocky Mountains were a geographical challenge to the engineers building the US's transcontinental railroad. Another problem was hiring and retaining the thousands of workers required to build the railway.
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∙ 14y agoyes, it was very hard as it took 6 years to build. It was a race against time and was one of the greatest stories ever told :D
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∙ 13y agoConstruction problems, deep snow, and fighting Native Americans
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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.
How long did it take on a train ride on the transcontinental railroad?
The First Transcontinental Railroad consisted of two pieces, the Union Pacific line running west from Omaha, Nebraska for 1,087 miles and the Central Pacific line running east from Sacramento, California for 690 miles. The two lines met in Promontory, Utah, and when the last spike was driven there on May 10, 1869, the total length of the railroad was 1,777 miles.
What impact did the railroads have on cattle?
The transcontinental railroad allowed cattle to be delivered across the country on the railroad, instead of herded by cowboys. This led to an increase in cattle distribution and the weakening of the cowboy cattle drives. It also helped to lower transportation costs.
Where did the transcontinental railroad start?
The Transcontinental Railroad began in Council Bluff, Iowa and traveled westward, ending in San Francisco. It was a revolutionary achievement and united the west with the rest of the country. Goods and transportation could be transported faster and could be obtained at a lower price.
How long did it take to finish the transcontinental railroad?
The transcontinental railroad took about six years to complete. The final spike was driven at Promontory Point, UT on May 10, 1869.
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)
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.
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.
