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Inventions and Innovations
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- The construction of the transcontinental railroad began in 1863. What was his first reaction to this? Did he think it could be done? Did he think it would be useful?
- Workers on the transcontinental railroad endured hardships such as raids from Native Americans, harsh weather, bison stampedes, and dynamite blasting. Did he experience any of these or other difficulties firsthand? Did he fear for a relative's safety?
- The two railroad lines met on May 10, 1869 at Promontory, Utah. What was his first reaction to this? Was he surprised that it was finished? Was he anxious to travel on the railroad?
- After its completion, travelers could go from the Atlantic seaboard to San Francisco in a week's time, whereas the fastest clipper ship had taken 3 months. What did he think about that? What changes did he anticipate would take place in America because of this?
- Railroads began replacing canals and other more cumbersome means of transportation, thus bringing farms and cities closer together. In what ways did this affect him? Did it help his farm or business, give him access to more goods, or make it more convenient to travel?
- Did the transcontinental railroad run through his land? Could he see it from his home? What effect did it have on him? Did it upset his livestock or daily activities? In what way? Was he afraid that cinders from the smokestack would cause a fire?
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