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The transcontinental railroad opened the United States for travel and settlement in a way that no other transportation system was able to accomplish. This railroad allowed people and products to be moved from one end of the country to the other.

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The construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad started in 1863 and was finished in 1869. When it was first completed, it was known as the Pacific Railroad.


What states does the transcontinental railroad cross through?

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What was the the transcontinental railroad?

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The transcontinental Railroad was built in what States and Territories?

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When did the Chinese build the railroad?

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

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