Transcontinental Railroad
where did this railroad travel to and from ?
From the East and West of America
what was Hudson know as ?
He was known as a failure and a brave man.
The Americans killed the buffalo.
What does the word adjacent mean?
next to
what were the people called who moved to California ?
49ers
Why was this railroad created?
TO travel quickly from place to place
Tell me one reason he was a failure?
He had not control over his crew.
How were they affected by the land being taken by Americans and what act was passed?
They had to move and walk miles -many died on the way.Indian Removal Act
what does the word route mean?
a pathway or direction
Why were the people who moved to California called the 49er's?
They were called the 49'ers because they moved to California in 1849.
They traveled by wagon and walking .
Tell me one reason he was a success and brave?
He kept going and was determined.
What did the Native Americans give to Lewis and Clark for traveling?
Horses
What is a boomtown?
It is a place that had a lot of gold and businesses were opened up to sell it.
What was the town called that noone lived in and was not a success?
ghosttown
What challenges did they face when building the railroad?
There were mountains in the way-they blew them up, many died in accidents while working.
Who did Thomas Jefferson hire to explore the West are in America?
Lewis and Clark
Why did people want to move to America and explore ?
They wanted to settle in new places and discover new land.
What is a prairie?
It is land that has a lot of grass and is open.
What happened to Native Americans in California?
As the number of people from America moved in the NA population decreased.
What did pioneers take with them when moving westward? HOw did they travel?
They took very little with them- clothes, shovel, some food, axe, utensils for cooking and a pan. They traveled with a wagon that was pulled by an ox.
What is a pioneer?
A pioneer is a person that is first to settle and live in a place
Did a lot of people get rich ?
NO