Completion at Promontory Summit in 1869 Exercise

Completion at Promontory Summit in 1869

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Completion at Promontory Summit in 1869

Understand the historic completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit in 1869.

Questions

  1. MultiChoice

    On what date was the Transcontinental Railroad officially completed?

  2. MultiChoice

    Where did the Union Pacific and Central Pacific tracks meet?

  3. MultiChoice

    What ceremonial object was driven into the final tie to mark the completion?

  4. MultiChoice

    Which two locomotives famously met nose-to-nose at the ceremony?

  5. MultiChoice

    How was news of the railroad's completion instantly transmitted across the nation?

  6. MultiChoice

    Who drove the final ceremonial golden spike?

  7. MultiChoice

    How much time did travel across North America take AFTER the Transcontinental Railroad was built?

  8. MultiChoice

    How much did cross-country travel cost drop after the railroad opened?

  9. MultiChoice

    What happened to the original ceremonial Golden Spike after the event?

  10. MultiChoice

    What primary message was engraved on the Golden Spike?

  11. MultiChoice

    How did Americans across major cities celebrate the completion news?

  12. MultiChoice

    What major global transportation impact did the transcontinental line have?