Question

Besides connecting the eastern united states with the western united states, the transcontinental railroad was also instrumental in

a.driving a gap through the confederate territories.
b.bringing in immigrants from ireland and china. eliminate
c.getting california admitted as a state.
d.ending the reconstruction era.

Answer 1

Aside from connecting the East U.S. to the West U.S., the transcontinental railroad was also instrumental in driving a gap through the confederate territories and ending the reconstruction era. (Choices A and D are the answers.)

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