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it was a railroad cross!ng the country making it much easier to expand west and help western cities grow

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What color was the first transcontinental railroad?

The first Trancontinental Railroad was most likely black with gold.


Who became president two months after the Trancontinental railroad was completed?

Rutherford B. Hayes


Two railroads that built the trancontinental railroad?

The two railroad companies the built the trancontintal railroad were the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Rail Companies.


Did any of the Cherokee Indians die in 1869 during the trancontinental railroad making?

Yes many Cherokee Indians were killed after refusing to give up their land to the builders of the transcontinental. they had to move away and they had to fight for their lives.:(


Place in Utah where the last spike in the trancontinental railroad was driven?

The golden spike (also known as The Last Spike) connecting the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads was driven at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory on May 10, 1869.


How did the Civil war affect the building of the trancontinental railroad?

The Civil War significantly impacted the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad by accelerating its need and urgency. During the war, the U.S. government recognized the importance of a unified transportation network for military and economic purposes, which led to increased federal support and funding for the project. Additionally, the conflict diverted resources and labor away from other projects, ultimately streamlining efforts to complete the railroad after the war ended in 1865. The completion of the railroad in 1869 facilitated westward expansion and helped integrate the national economy.


What was the transcontinetal railroad?

it was a railroad \


What two railroad companies built the first transcontinental railroad?

Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad Company.


What is the name of the railroad that Harriet Tubman worked on?

The Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad.


What railroad became the primary railroad in Georgia in 1830?

the Western and Atlantic railroad.


What railroad became the primary railroad in Georgia in the 1830s?

the Western and Atlantic railroad.


How do i get a railroad pass?

Work for a railroad.