The Transcontinental RR
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
"The one immediate [and] vital need of the entire Republic,
is the Pacific Railroad."
@RockyMountainNews, 1866
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As Americans began moving Westward, there was a need for a better communication and travel system between the East and West Coasts.
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Some Americans wanted to build a railroad that stretched across the whole continent, so Congress passed the Pacific Railway Acts in 1862 and 1864.
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So, why is the Transcontinental Railroad significant?
The Transcontinental Railroad is significant because...
What impact did the Transcontinental Railroad have on the U.S.?
Because of the Transcontinental Railroad, the U.S....
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Works cited
- History.com Staff. "Trasncontinental Railroad
