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who was theodore judah and what was his significance in American history?why was he called "crazy judah"

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Railroad engineer.

Theodore Judah was an engineer who surveyed, plotted out, the course for the transcontinental railroad. His contributions created the plan for the Transcontinental railroad as well as raising money and petitioning the government for support.

He was called "Crazy Judah" because he was so enthusiastic about creating a railroad that would connect the East and West coasts of the US.
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Railroad engineer.

Theodore Judah was an engineer who surveyed, plotted out, the course for the transcontinental railroad. His contributions created the plan for the Transcontinental railroad as well as raising money and petitioning the government for support.

He was called "Crazy Judah" because he was so enthusiastic about creating a railroad that would connect the East and West coasts of the US.

Step-by-step explanation:

Theodore Dehone Judah (March 4, 1826 – November 2, 1863) was an American railroad and civil engineer who was a central figure in the original development, demonstration, and design of the First Transcontinental Railroad. He found investors for what became the Central Pacific Railroad.

The Pacific Railway Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln on July 1, 1862. This document provided a Central government support for the building of the first cross-country railroad, which was created on May 10, 1869.

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