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What did the United States gain from the Gadsden treaty?
Acquisition of land for the right of way for a possible southern route for the Transcontinental Railroad.
Which event increased interest in a railroad route to California?
There were a number of events that increased interest in a route to California. Probably the most important was the acquisition of California in the Mexican-American War, and the immediately following California Gold Rush. The Civil War added urgency to the transcontinental Railroad, and was very important as well.
What purchase was made to open a southern route for the transcontinental railroad?
The Gadsden Purchase of 1853 purchased land that Mexico had retained under the Mexican Cession. The land south of the Gila River allowed a southern route to Texas, avoiding mountainous terrain.
What was the major reason for sectional tension over the building of the transcontinental railroad?
The route was a major issue. The timing was during the Kansas Nebraska Act which was causing a lot of issues with the north and south.
Why was the transcontinental railroad route across Indian territory initially ruled out?
The transcontinental railroad route across Indian territory was initially ruled out due to concerns about conflicts with Native American tribes, who were occupying and using the land. There were fears that construction would lead to violent confrontations and disrupt the existing treaties and relations with these tribes. Additionally, the challenging terrain and the need for extensive negotiations and protections for workers further complicated the potential for a route through Indian territory. Ultimately, the decision to bypass these areas was influenced by both political and practical considerations.
What was the route of the transcontinental railroad?
Across the continent?
In the 1850's what purchase was made to open southern railroad route of the transcontinental railroad?
Gadsden
What route was chosen for the transcontinental railroad?
lol i'm looking that up now xD
How much does a ticket on the Transcontinental Railroad usually cost to buy?
The ticket price for the Transcontinental Railroad depends on the route. The longer the distance between start and terminal the more the ticket will cost.
What land did the US buy that finished their current border with Mexico?
The Gadsden Purchase completed the New Mexico and Arizona southern borders and was made to provide land for a transcontinental railroad route.
What was the world's first transcontinental railroad?
Panama . Railway Alphabet route Benguela railway Orient express
What did the United States gain from the Gadsden treaty?
Acquisition of land for the right of way for a possible southern route for the Transcontinental Railroad.
Who directed a survey of a proposed railroad route from Memphis to the pacific ocean?
The survey of a proposed railroad route from Memphis to the Pacific Ocean was directed by General Grenville M. Dodge in the 1850s. This survey was part of the efforts to explore and establish a transcontinental railroad, which would later be realized with the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. Dodge's work was instrumental in mapping the most feasible routes across the American West.
Why was the south opposed to the transcontinental railroad?
Because it was going to pass through Chicago. They had wanted it to go the Southern route, through New Mexico.
Why was the Gadsden Purchase made?
This purchase was made to obtain a strip on land over which to build a trans-continental railroad to connect the rest of the US with California.
What small area did America purchase from Mexico?
The Gadsden Purchase was purchased as a southern transcontinental railroad route that didn't need to go over the Rocky Mountains.
What are the overland routes?
overland route from san francisco to boston
