First In American Railroads
Which detail is most important to include in a summary of the first section of the passage?
a. “They doubted that railroads would ever be successful in the shipping of goods.”
b. “The country was expanding, and so was the railroad.”
c. "Wooden tracks were being replaced by cast iron rails, and improvements in braking systems had recently been introduced.”
d. “The B&O continued to be a primary carrier of passengers and freight throughout the rest of the 1800s and into the 1900s.”
d. “The B&O continued to be a primary carrier of passengers and freight throughout the rest of the 1800s and into the 1900s.”
What are the three types of author's purpose?
To persuade, inform, and entertain.
What is plot?
Which detail best explains why the B&O Railroad became historically important?
a. It was the first railroad to travel overseas
b. It was the longest railroad in the world
c. It was the first railroad to transport passengers and goods in the U.S.
d. It connected Florida to Key West
c. It was the first railroad to transport passengers and goods in the U.S.
Select the underlined term from paragraph 1 that best helps the reader determine the meaning of skeptic.
“Many skeptics of the day looked to the canal system as the wave of the future. They doubted that railroads would ever be successful in the shipping of goods.”
doubted
What is central idea?
The big point or most important that the writer is communicating to the reader.
What is theme?
The message or lesson the reader can take away from the story.
How did completing the transcontinental railroad most affect the United States?
A. It ended railroad competition
B. It reduced westward expansion
C. It made travel and shipping faster across the country
D. It replaced all canal systems immediately
C. It made travel and shipping faster across the country
Select two underlined phrases from paragraph 5 that best help the reader understand the meaning of golden in the phrase “golden accomplishment.”
“The project involved over 4,000 men during the seven years of construction, and it cost over $50 million. That seems like a great deal of money today, but think about how much it would have been in the early 1900s! The project was financed entirely by Henry Flagler, who had made his fortune in oil before turning his passion to railroads. The first successful overseas trip was in 1912. There were just two passengers on this maiden journey, Henry and Mary Lily Flagler. The Flaglers, well into their 80s, happily celebrated the golden accomplishment of a train crossing the sea. Upon their arrival, the couple disembarked to celebrations of all kinds. The city of Key West was overjoyed to finally be linked to the mainland."
happily celebrated, celebrations of all kinds
What are three types of text structure?
Any answers that include: problem and solution, compare and contrast, description, cause and effect, sequence, chronological.
The pattern of end rhymes in a poem.
What made the Florida Overseas Railroad unique?
A. It was the first underground railroad
B. It was built completely from wood
C. It crossed over the ocean to Key West
D. It connected South Carolina to Florida
C. It crossed over the ocean to Key West
Part A of a Part A, Part B question.
According to the passage, what is the most likely reason there was a decline in railroad usage following World War II?
a. Railroads could no longer serve the demands of a growing population.
b. People lost interest in the novelty of traveling on railroads.
c. It became less expensive to ship on waterways than on railroads.
d. Advancements were made with other modes of transportation.
d. Advancements were made with other modes of transportation.
What is the author's tone?
The author’s attitude toward the subject, shown through their word choice and style.
What is the point of view of a story?
The point of view is tells the reader who is narrating the story.
Why was the Florida Overseas Railroad eventually abandoned?
A. Passenger trains became unpopular
B. A hurricane destroyed large sections of the track
C. The railroad ran out of coal
D. The government closed the railroad
B. A hurricane destroyed large sections of the track
Part B of a Part A, Part B question.
Which statement from the passage best supports the answer in Part A?
a. “By that time, improvements to the nation’s roadways made travel by car much easier.”
b. “Many of the smaller railroad companies struggled to survive, and eventually merged to form CSX, one of the two biggest railroad networks still in existence today.”
c. “Though most people now travel by car or by plane to get across the country, some people take trains for vacations or for getting to and from their jobs.”
d. “Today, freight rail continues to be a vital mode of transport for consumer goods, coal, heavy equipment, agricultural commodities, and other cargo.”
a. “By that time, improvements to the nation’s roadways made travel by car much easier.”
What is abductive reasoning?
When there's a pattern and you form a conclusion based on the pattern. For example, all 4 grandparents have grey hair, therefore all elderly people have grey hair.
What is third-person omniscient POV?
The narrator is outside the story and is all-knowing.
Why does the author include information about the Upcountry region of South Carolina?
A. To explain how railroads improved isolated areas
B. To show why canals were more useful than railroads
C. To describe how hurricanes damaged railroads
D. To compare northern and southern politics
A. To explain how railroads improved isolated areas