1. The major problems with America′s railroad system in the mid 19th century lay in .
A. poor quality rails and unreliable stopping systems
B. lack of financial support for development
C. limited railroad lines
D. lack of transcontinental railroad
2. The building of the first transcontinental system .
A. brought about a rapid growth of industry and farming in the west
B. attracted many visitors to the construction sites
C. attracted laborers from Europe
D. encouraged people to travel all over the country
3. The best title for this passage would be .
A. Settlements Spread Westward
B. The Coast-to-Coast Railroad A Vital Link
C. American Railroad History
D. The Importance of Railroads in the American Economy
4. The construction of the transcontinental railroad took .
A. 9 years
B. 7 years
C. 4 years
D. 3 years
5. What most likely made people think about a transcontinental railroad?
A. The possibility of government support for such a task.
B. The need to explore Utah.
C. The need to connect the east coast with the west.
D. The need to develop the railroad industry in the west.
