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What year was the Transcontinental Railroad launched?
What year was the Transcontinental Railroad launched?
- 1855
- 1848
- 1869 (correct)
- 1876
What event attracted hundreds of thousands of Fortune Seekers to California?
What event attracted hundreds of thousands of Fortune Seekers to California?
- California Gold Rush (correct)
- Transcontinental Railroad Completion
- Oregon Territory Exploration
- Louisiana Purchase
What made exploring the American West from the East Coast a daunting task in the mid-19th century?
What made exploring the American West from the East Coast a daunting task in the mid-19th century?
- Abundance of resources in the East
- Efficient transportation system
- Vast and unexplored Wilderness (correct)
- Lack of interest in the West
Which coast of the United States was connected to the Untamed west coast by the Transcontinental Railroad?
Which coast of the United States was connected to the Untamed west coast by the Transcontinental Railroad?
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What impact did the Transcontinental Railroad have on the nation?
What impact did the Transcontinental Railroad have on the nation?
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