In 1862,: President Lincoln signed the pacific railroad act which led to the building of the
A. Underground Railroad
B. Eastern Railroad****
C. bicoastal pony express route
D. Transactional railroad
Correct me if I’m wrong and why?
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You are incorrect. The correct answer is C. bicoastal pony express route.
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the options:
A. Underground Railroad: The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by African American slaves to escape to free states and Canada. However, the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862 has no connection to the Underground Railroad, so this option is incorrect.
B. Eastern Railroad: The term "Eastern Railroad" is a general term that does not refer to any specific railroad. The Pacific Railroad Act pertains to the construction of transcontinental railroads, which would connect the eastern and western parts of the United States. Therefore, this option is also incorrect.
C. Bicoastal Pony Express Route: The Pony Express was a mail delivery service that operated from 1860 to 1861. It used riders on horseback to deliver mail quickly between Missouri and California. However, the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862 was passed to promote the construction of the transcontinental railroad, not the Pony Express. Therefore, this option is also incorrect.
D. Transactional Railroad: There is no historical reference to a "transactional railroad." It seems to be an incorrect term.
To summarize, the correct answer is not listed among the options given. The Pacific Railroad Act signed by President Lincoln in 1862 led to the construction of the transcontinental railroad, connecting the eastern and western parts of the United States.
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