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chinese built it to cross the people to the other side of California

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Q: Why was the transcontinental railroad built and what were the effects?
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Who built the track of the Transcontinental Railroad that began in Omaha Nebraska?

The transcontinental railroad was built by the Union Pacific Railroad going west from Omaha, Nebraska. They built their part of the railroad to Promontory, Utah. The Central Pacific Railroad built the other part of the transcontinental railroad starting in Sacramento, California and built east meeting the Union Pacific Railroad.


How did the transcontinental railroad form?

it was not formed it was built


Which statement is falseThe first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869?

The first transcontinental railroad was funded with government money.


What dangers did the railroad workers face when the transcontinental railroad was built?

Temperature, hygiene, hunger


Which pioneer trail was the transcontinental railroad built on?

Oregon Trail


Tell you info about the transcontinental railroad?

it was built in 6 years


What year did they built the First Transcontinental Railroad?

1865-1869


What was a result of the Transcontinental Railroad being built?

Travel was easier?


What was it like before the transcontinental railroad was built?

It was fertile land.


What trail was the transcontinental railroad built upon?

Oregon Trail


Who made sure that a transcontinental railroad be built?

the u.s. gov


What two railroad companies built the first transcontinental railroad?

Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad Company.