Who did what?
He developed the Florida East Coast Railroad that brought tourists and new residents to the state
Who is Henry Flagler
This Railroad line connected the Florida Keys, a small chain of islands off the state's southern coast. This was a railroad across the sea. The trains were operated and built by Henry Flagler's company, the Florida East Coast Railway. Some people did not believe it would work. What did they call this??
What is "Flagler's folly"
I can determine the important details presented in the text features of the text.
Explain how text features contribute to the meaning and identify the text structures of problem/solution, sequence, and description in texts
The Transcontinental railroad is completed when two rail lines meat in promontory Utah North America becomes the first continent to be joined by a coast to coast rail
1869
The Lehigh Coal and navigation Company turns a old road into a gravity powered railway
1827
He started a ferry business as a teenager. He grew wealthy from steamships that carried freight around the world
Who is Cornelius Vanderbilt
This Railroad line connected the Florida Keys, a small chain of islands off the state's southern coast. This was a railroad across the sea. The trains were operated and built by Henry Flagler's company, the Florida East Coast Railway. Some people were amazed this technological marvel. They considered it one of the greatest engineering feats in US history. What did they call this??
What is "the eighth wonder of the world"
I can determine the reasons the author gives for making the claim.
Explain an author’s claim and the reasons and evidence used to support the claim
A record of 21,052 km of new railway lines are completed it markes the all time peak for railway construction
1887
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad the oldest railroad in the u.s begin operating Tom Thumb a steam locomotive races a horse drawn railroad car showing the speed of speed powered trains
1830
He extended railroads through the South East. His Southern Express Company railway started in 1861
Who is Henry Plant
US train tracks were US standard 4 ft by 8 1/2 inches. Not Florida, their gauges were 2 different sizes. This made things very hard because trains built for one type of track, could not fit on others. What were the 2 sizes Florida used
What were 3 feet and 5 feet
I can identify the central idea of a text (implied or explicit.)
Explain how relevant details support the central idea, implied or explicit.
the Florida east coast railroad reaches key west the southernmost city in the contagious us
1912
over 14,000 kilometers of railroad lines have been built in the United States.
1850
He developed the Western Railway Network. By the 1880's through railroads like the Union Pacific, he controlled more than 8000 miles of track
Who is Jay Gould
She was called "the Mother of Miami" and was working to get trains into the Miami Region.
Who is Julia Tuttle
I can use word relationships to determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases..
Use context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of multiple-meaning and unknown words and phrases, appropriate to grade level.
private travel by car begins to reduce reliance on passenger train travel
1930
Nearly every major city in the north and midwest have been linked by train
1860
Wealthy businessmen who helped to invest in, and start the US railway system, creating a transcontinental railway system. They are also called rail barons
Who are Rail Tycoons
This was one of the state's First tourist attractions
What is Silver Springs
I can use background knowledge to determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases.
Use context clues, word relationships, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of multiple-meaning and unknown words and phrases, appropriate to grade level.
The Acela Express the first high speed train in America opens at traveling speeds of up to 241km.
2000
president Lincoln signs the Pacific railroad act setting up two railroad companies to connect the country from coast to coast by train
1862