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Riding the Rails West! Comprehension
Riding the Rails West! Comprehension
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Reading Comprehension questions for Riding the Rails West!
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1
Why did the government decide to build a railroad across the country?
to make it easier during times of war
a to create jobs for people
to carry coal to California
to make it easier for people to travel
2
Which word best describes the railroad workers?
lazy
friendly
determined
tired
3
In what state did the railroad coming from the west meet the railroad coming from the east?
Utah
Nebraska
California
Missouri
4
Once the railroad was built, how much time was saved by taking the train instead of a wagon?
a week
a month
a few days
several months
5
What was one effect of the transcontinental railroad?
Fewer people emigrated to California.
Cities grew along the railroad.
No one rode by wagon anymore.
Everyone moved to the West.
