How did the transcontinental railroad change American history?
HINT: The essay question will be worth 40% of your grade. Read the section and provided links several times and practice writing an answer that makes your point and covers the materials required. There are eight paragraphs above and each gives a different example of how railroads changed American History. Each of these ideas you name gives you 5 points. A perfect essay is worth a total of 40 points and would have each of these 8 ideas with a sentence or two to explain them. Write a practice essay. When you have finished, review your work with your Red Comet Contact Person. Remember, this question is a big chunk of your final grade so prepare for it!!
