A Timeline History Of The Transcontinental Railroad

Author : Alison Behnke
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781467786430

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A Timeline History of the Transcontinental Railroad by Alison Behnke Pdf

In the early nineteenth century, much of the land west of the Mississippi River was not yet part of the United States. Many people dreamed of settling this huge area, but the journey to get there was long and dangerous. By the mid-1860s, a bold plan had taken shape: the country had decided to build a single railroad stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Spanning North America, it would be the first railway to cross a continent: the first transcontinental railroad. Follow along with the difficult and dangerous work of building the transcontinental railroad. Track the events and turning points of this major construction project that contributed to the westward expansion of the United States, yet created hardships and conflicts along the way.

Author : Alison Behnke
Publisher : Lernerclassroom
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781467786423

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A Timeline History of the Transcontinental Railroad by Alison Behnke Pdf

"This book provides historical context on key events related to the construction of the American Transcontinental Railroad. The timeline format offers a visual overview to accompany the text"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Stephanie Watson
Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781467785808

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A Timeline History of the California Gold Rush by Stephanie Watson Pdf

The California gold rush lasted only seven years, but it affected people around the world. Track the important events and turning points that made the discovery of gold a pivotal part of the westward expansion of the United States.

Author : Alison Behnke
Publisher : Lernerclassroom
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781467786386

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A Timeline History of the Mexican-American War by Alison Behnke Pdf

Examines the causes and effects of the Mexican-American War and its importance in the westward expansion of the United States.

Author : Alison Behnke
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781467786416

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A Timeline History of the Trail of Tears by Alison Behnke Pdf

In the early nineteenth century, the United States was growing quickly, and many people wanted to set up homes and farms in new areas. For centuries, American Indian nations—including the Cherokee—had been living on the land that white settlers wanted. The US government often stepped in to resolve conflicts between the groups with treaties. Many of these treaties called upon American Indians to give up some of their territory. The conflicts continued as more and more white settlers moved onto American Indian land. Finally, the US government passed the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This law ordered many American Indians to leave their homes. In 1838 military officials forced the Cherokee on a dangerous and heartbreaking journey from their homeland in the southeast region of the United States to territory 800 miles away in what is now the state of Oklahoma. Their journey became known as the Trail of Tears. Learn about the Cherokee Nation's forced removal from their ancestral homeland. Track the events and turning points that led to this dark and tragic time period in US history.

Author : Xina M. Uhl,Gillian Houghton
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781508184249

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A Primary Source Investigation of the Transcontinental Railroad by Xina M. Uhl,Gillian Houghton Pdf

Before the merging of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads, traveling West was a perilous, time-consuming endeavor. Native Americans hunted vast herds of buffalo across the plains and a few hardy pioneers lived in scattered, isolated settlements. The construction of the transcontinental railroad would change all that, opening up the means for coast-to-coast travel, boosting private enterprise, and nearly destroying Native Americans for good. A feat of engineering genius and human endeavor, this timely volume illuminates the hardships, accomplishments, greed, and racial conflicts of one of America's greatest achievements.

Author : Linda Thompson
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612364445

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The Transcontinental Railroad by Linda Thompson Pdf

Discusses The History Of The Transcontinental Railroad.

Author : Budd Bailey
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781502626363

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The Transcontinental Railroad by Budd Bailey Pdf

People today refer to the Midwestern and prairie states as flyover country. During the Civil War, crossing those areas was the biggest obstacle in uniting the East and West Coasts of our divided nation. An act of Congress in 1862 authorized the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies to build a railroad that would link the coasts. Seven years later, on May 10, 1869, an overwhelmingly immigrant labor force completed the task when a rail line was join in Promontory, Utah. The states had become united at last.

Author : Kathleen W. Craver
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2008-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313348112

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Term Paper Resource Guide to Nineteenth-Century U.S. History by Kathleen W. Craver Pdf

Major help for those inevitable American History term paper projects has arrived to enrich and stimulate students in challenging and enjoyable ways. Students from high school age to undergraduate will be able to get a jumpstart on assignments with the hundreds of term paper projects and research information offered here in an easy-to-use format. Users can quickly choose from the 100 important events of the nineteenth century, carefully selected to be appealing to students, and delve right in. Each event entry begins with a brief summary to pique interest and then offers original and thought-provoking term paper ideas in both standard and alternative formats that incorporate the latest in electronic media, such as iPod and iMovie. The best in primary and secondary sources for further research are then annotated, followed by vetted, stable Web site suggestions and multimedia resources for further viewing and listening. Librarians and faculty will want to use this as well. Students dread term papers, but with this book, the research experience is transformed and elevated. Term Paper Resource Guide to Nineteenth-Century U.S. History is a superb source to motivate and educate students who have a wide range of interests and talents. The provided topics on events, people, inventions, cultural contributions, wars, and technological advances reflect the country's nineteenth-century character and experience. Some examples of the topics are Barbary Pirate Wars, the Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings liaison, Tecumseh and the Prophet, the Santa Fe Trail, Immigration in the 1840s, the Seneca Falls Convention, the Purchase of Alaska, Boss Tweed's Ring, Wyatt Earp and the Gunfight at O.K. Corral, United States v. Wong Kim Ark, and Scott Joplin and Ragtime Music.

Author : Joeming Dunn
Publisher : Kaeden Focus Library
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1635840023

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Building the Transcontinental Railroad by Joeming Dunn Pdf

In the United States from 1863 to 1969 both the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroad laborers worked from each end of the country to build a railroad. Follow the transcontinental railroad's progress in this impressive graphic novel. Maps, timeline, glossary and index, make this title an exciting addition to classroom discussion. F&P: U, Type: Nonfiction

Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781541978720

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Read and Construct Timelines : The Study of Event Chronology | History Book Grade 3 | Children's History by Baby Professor Pdf

Help a child to understand and appreciate the importance of timelines not just in theory but in day-to-day activities too. The ability to sequence and create chronological timelines is useful in understanding how one action led to a result. With this understanding, a child can predict outcomes and even introduce additional actions to improve an outcome. This topic has been aptly broken down into subtopics to ensure productive reading.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Key, Lock & Lantern
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Key, Lock & Lantern News Issue 18 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Greg Ward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : United States
ISBN : 0760779791

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The Timeline History of the USA by Greg Ward Pdf

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Gallopade International
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780635081698

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The Transcontinental Railroad: The Big Race to the Golden Spike! by Carole Marsh Pdf

The 22-book American Milestone series is featured as "Retailers Recommended Fabulous Products" in the August 2012 edition of Educational Dealer magazine. It was a daunting task, but a necessary one-to build a railroad across the United States to unite East and West! From 1863 to 1869, thousands of workers braved blizzards, flash floods, dangerous dynamite blasts, buffalo stampedes, and occasional Indian attacks as they labored across America's plains, prairie, mountains and desert. This book includes: • Reasons for the Railroad • Follow the Wagon Trail • The Central Pacific • The Union Pacific • The Golden Spike • Toil and Trouble • Chinese Laborers • New Cities • New Industries • Hands-on Activities • Reproducible Activities • Glossary • Fascinating Facts • Timeline • And Lots More! The story of the Transcontinental Railroad, the Golden Spike, and the "Westward to Promontory" adventure gives students a compelling look at what it takes to make change, to make progress... and to do so in spite of all types of obstacles, most of them seemingly insurmountable, but which never stop those who dare to dream and do! Grab your hammer- and "ride the rails" in this fun, factual, and "can't believe they did that!" book!

Author : Joy L. Lowe,Kathryn I. Matthew
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : 0810849151

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Discoveries and Inventions in Literature for Youth by Joy L. Lowe,Kathryn I. Matthew Pdf

A compilation of books and other resources that are appropriate for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.