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How did the transcontinental railroads differ from railroads in Europe?
It was built by private enterprise, while Europeans railroads were government projects.
What would have happened if the transcontinental railroads had never been built?
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What two incentives did the federal government give the railroads to build a transcontinental line?
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In the late 19th century the federal government aided the growth of transcontinental railroads by?
providing free land for laying railroad tracks -Zohirul
Railroads were reluctant to build a transcontinental railroad themselves without assistance from the federal government Which of these pieces of legislation provided the necessary funds to build the?
the Pacific Railway Acts
How many transcontinental railroads did the U.S. have in 1900?
There were five transcontinental railroads in the US in 1900.
How many transcontinental did the US have in 1900?
There were five transcontinental railroads in the US in 1900.
What part the big four play in the building of the transcontinental railroads?
why did they build the transcontinental railroad
How did the transcontinental railroads differ from railroads in Europe?
It was built by private enterprise, while Europeans railroads were government projects.
When did the transcontinental railroads begin?
The construction began in 1863.
Who invented the transcontinental railroads in the US?
Ted Judah
How many transcontinental railroads were completed by 1890?
2
When did the transcontinental railroads meet?
The eastern and western parts of the transcontinental railroad met at Promontory Summit, Utah.
In what state did the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads meet after finishing the transcontinental railroad?
After finishing the transcontinental railroad,the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads met in Utah.
What state did the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads meet after finishing the transcontinental railroad?
After finishing the transcontinental railroad,the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads met in Utah.
How many transcontinental railroads did the US have in 1886?
fourty-nine
Which group of labors did most of the work on the transcontinental railroads?
Chinese
