Transcontinental Railroad: The Challenge of Bridging a Continent What key elements affected the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad? By Jennifer Carroll and Marty Garrett By Jennifer Carroll and Marty Garrett Photo Credit: http://www.ambrosevideo.com/resources/docs/173
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Transcontinental Railroad: The Challenge of
Bridging a Continent
Transcontinental Railroad: The Challenge of
Bridging a ContinentWhat key elements affected the construction
of the Transcontinental Railroad? What key elements affected the construction
of the Transcontinental Railroad?
By Jennifer Carroll and Marty GarrettBy Jennifer Carroll and Marty Garrett
• First rails were laid in the mid 1700’sFirst rails were laid in the mid 1700’s
• Better form of transportationBetter form of transportation
• By the mid 1800’s rails were all over the East CoastBy the mid 1800’s rails were all over the East Coast
Photo Credit: John Spragens, Jr http://www.enigmaterial.com/heartmt/tracks.html.Photo Credit: John Spragens, Jr http://www.enigmaterial.com/heartmt/tracks.html.
How to Get to California in mid 1800’s?
How to Get to California in mid 1800’s?
• By ship: 4 to 6 monthsBy ship: 4 to 6 months
• By covered wagon: 3 to 4 monthsBy covered wagon: 3 to 4 months
• By foot: Too long!By foot: Too long!
First Rails in California
First Rails in California
• Theodore Judah was the engineer of the Theodore Judah was the engineer of the Sacramento Valley Railroad CompanySacramento Valley Railroad Company
• His work allowed for the first railroad to beHis work allowed for the first railroad to be completed in 1856completed in 1856