In the 1860s, two railroad companies raced to lay miles and miles of track for the first railroad that would connect the East and West coasts of the United States. This transcontinental railroad would revolutionize travel across the. nation. What circumstances led to this epic construction project? Who were the workers who achieved this impressive feat? And what was the historical impact of this accomplishment? Supporting state and national social studies standards, this book offers a clear, straightforward overview of the transcontinental railroad—an essential topic for any student of U.S. history.
