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No one "invented" the Continental Railroad. Continental Railroad was the name given to the railroad that spanned America (US) from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe government thought of it. They need to transport troops faster. It would also increase communication by telegraph.
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What is a cross-country railroad called?
Trans continental
The union pacific railroad was located between Chicago and promontory point Utah True or False?
This is true. The Union Pacific Railroad was the first trans-continental railroad. It ran from Chicago and Promontory Point, Utah.
How did the government help construct the transcontinental railroad?
people celebrated when the railroad was complete! :D
What voted to boycott british trade?
Continental Congress
Which Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence?
That would be the 2nd Continental Congress!!
What states did the trans continental railroad go through?
the trans- continental railroad started in Pennsylvania
Who helped build the trans continental railroad?
Mostly the Americans and the Chinese helped build the first Continental Railroad in 1869.
Did black people work to construct the continental railroad?
Yes black men did work on building the continental railroad. John Henry was a legend.
Is the transcontinental railroad the same as the continental railroad?
Yes, it is because itgoes across the continent.
What was the the transcontinental railroad?
It was a railway that connected the western states to the rest of the U.S.
Why was railroad invented?
The railroad was invented to move people and goods across land in an efficient manner.
How long did it take to build the continental railroad?
It took 6 years to build the transcontinental railroad.
Who made sure a continental railroad would be built?
Congress, railroad barons, banks, and investors.
What is a cross-country railroad called?
Trans continental
What was the worlds first continental railroad?
The Reading Rainbow.
How was building the trans-continental railroad?
stupid because it is
What is a cross country railroad called?
Trans continental
