The Transcontinental Railroad

Explore the history and impact of the Transcontinental Railroad with this engaging worksheet for 5th graders.

Grade 5 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryTranscontinental Railroad

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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort Answer

Standards

D2.His.2.3-5. Identify the causes and effects of a specific historical event in order to explain its impact on a community or communities.D2.His.3.3-5. Generate questions about individuals and groups who have shaped a significant historical change and how they were affected by that change.

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Transcontinental RailroadUS HistoryGrade 5RailroadHistory

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The Transcontinental Railroad

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1. What two railroad companies built the Transcontinental Railroad?

Union Pacific and Central Pacific

BNSF and CSX

Amtrak and Norfolk Southern

Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific

2. In what year was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?

1800

1869

1900

1950

3. The Transcontinental Railroad connected the eastern United States with the coast.

4. The two railroad lines met at Promontory Summit in .

5. The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad was easy and did not face any major challenges.

True

False

6. Chinese immigrants played a significant role in building the Transcontinental Railroad.

True

False

7. Describe one major impact of the Transcontinental Railroad on the United States.