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What purchase was made to open a southern route for the transcontinental railroad?
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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.
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.
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 was the purpose of the Gadsden Purchase in 1853?
The Gadsden Purchase was the United States' land acquisition from Mexico in 1853. The U.S. paid $15,000,000 (including $3,000,000 in claims of American citizens) for the 45,535 square miles of land that became the southern parts of Arizona and New Mexico. The purchase was made by James Gadsden, for who the purchase was named after.
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.
In the 1850's what purchase was made to open southern railroad route of the transcontinental railroad?
Gadsden
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 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 route of the transcontinental railroad?
Across the continent?
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.
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.
A southern route for the transcontinental railroad seemed the best because?
the railroad would be easier to build in this area. or either slave labor could be used to construct it... its one of those two. My stupid history teacher is confusing.
What route was chosen for the transcontinental railroad?
lol i'm looking that up now xD
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.
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.
The southern parts of today's states Arizona and New Mexico were acquired in the?
The Gadsden Purchase which was made to facilitate a Railroad route to California.
