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Homesteaders and the Transcontinental Railroad

Question 1 • FL-2100315-United States History CR

Which statement best explains why the transcontinental railroad took several years to build?

Answer
A
Digging through the mountains was very difficult, and the long winters hampered workers’ ability to make progress.
B
Several Civil War battles took place where the railroad was being built, so workers had to wait for the land to be clear and safe.
C
A divided Congress continued fighting over funding for the railroad, leading to work stoppages every few months.
D
Chinese immigrants engaged in frequent clashes with rail workers, so work stopped while safety measures were adopted.

Explanation

Building the railroad across the continent required crews to cross rugged mountain ranges and work in harsh conditions. Digging and blasting through mountains was difficult, while long, severe winters shortened the time workers could make progress. Civil War battles and repeated congressional funding disputes were not the main reasons construction took several years.

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