Quiz Questions #1
How do you think the construction of railroads affected the relationship between the U.S. government and the Native Americans?
It Hurt the Relationship
Where was gold found in 1858?
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
Who won the battle of Little Big Horn?
The Sioux Indians
What was vital to the survival of western mining communities?
Railroads
Nebraska
What ancient civilization worshiped cats?
Egyptians
Who was the leader for the Sioux Indians at Little Big Horn?
What does it mean if something is transcontinental?
Goes from one side of the continent to the other.
Where did the central pacific begin building the transcontinental railroad?
What animal can nap for 3 years?
Snails
What name was given to the large silver ore deposit found in Nevada?
What is the definition of a boomtown?
Towns that appeared overnight near mining sites
How many miles of track were laid for the transcontinental railroad?
What animals mate for life and purpose with pebbles?
Penguins
What offered land to those who paid $10 and lived their for 5 years?
Homestead Act
What two companies accepted the job to build the transcontinental railroad?
Union & Central Pacific
What 2 groups of immigrants worked on the transcontinental railroad?
Chinese & Irish
What is the only mamal that can experience true flight?
Bat
The Battle at Little Big Horn was fought over what land?
The Black Hills