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Facts on the Tracks Lesson 11: The Transcontinental Railroad

A detailed illustration of a transcontinental railroad train crossing vast American landscapes, with mountains and plains in the background, showcasing historical elements like steam locomotives and passengers.

Exploring the Transcontinental Railroad

Test your knowledge about one of America's greatest engineering feats: the Transcontinental Railroad. From key dates to significant locations, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the historical impact of railroads on the United States.

Join us as we explore:

The inception of the Pacific Railroad Act
Innovations in steam locomotive technology
Milestones in railroad history

5 Questions1 MinutesCreated by TravelingEngineer47

In what year did the Pacific Railroad Act charter the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad Companies with building the Transcontinental Railroad?

1880

1876

1862

In what year did America's first steam locomotive make its debut?

1850

1845

1810

1830

When was the final 'Golden Spike' driven?

May 11, 1876

May 10, 1869

May 10, 1859

Where did both railroad companies meet?

Salt Lake City, Utah

Denver, Colorado

Promontory, Utah

Without the transcontinental railroad, and the innovations in railroad travel that came with it, much of GCRM's collection would not exist today.

True

False

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