Facts on the Tracks Lesson 11: The Transcontinental Railroad
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
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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