Thursday, October 8, 2009

Railroad Building and Native Americans

Quiz #2 Taken Today, Make Ups tomorrow

Class Video Clip: From Into the West

Today we're looking at the construction of the transcontinental railroad and the various problems encountered. Chinese contribution is highlighted along with the completion at Promontory Summit in Utah.

Homework for tonight: None :)


Cool Sites:
Meeting of the Rails Picture
Atlas of California... Read Directions, View Railroad Development