Transcontinental Railroad, Transcontinental Railroad Miles Exam
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Companies that led the race to complete the Transcontinental Railroad
Central Pacific and Union Pacific
Began in Sacramento, CA; Built East, and hired Irish immigrants as well as Civil
War veterans
Central Pacific
Began in Omamha, Nebraska; built West; hired Chinese Immigrants
Union Pacific
Challenges railroad companies faced
Sierra Nevada Mountains, and harsh weather on the Great Plains
Congress required the 2 railroads to meet at
Promontory, Utah
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Transportation effects of the railroad
Gave much better transportation, (6 Days)
Expands travel beyond rivers.
The 2 railroads to meet on
May 10th, 1869
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