The Transcontinental Railroad
Grade 3 · Social Studies · 45 min· Describe How And Why Humans Have Changed The Physical Environment Of Utah To Meet Their Needs (for Example, Reservoirs, Irrigation, Climate, Transcontinental Railroad) Between 1847-1896. explain How The Creation Of The Transcontinental Railroad And Other Transportation And Communication Networks Changed Utah’s Economy And Led To Greater Economic Interdependence.
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how the Transcontinental Railroad changed the land and helped Utah grow.
Warm-Up Video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
Transcontinental Railroad and the American West
Practice Questions
4 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe one way the Transcontinental Railroad changed the land in Utah. Explain one way the Transcontinental Railroad helped Utah's economy grow. Name one new job or opportunity that became available in Utah because of the Transcontinental Railroad.”
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