RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD
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Question
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With a golden ridge
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with a golden nail
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with a golden spike
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with a golden screw
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ceremonial spikes were tapped by a special silver spike maul into the ceremonial laurel tie. Dignitaries and workers gathered around the locomotives to watch Central Pacific President Leland Stanford drive the ceremonial gold spike to officially join the two railroads.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Golden Spike Ceremony, which took place May 10, 1869, was held at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory.
Detailed explanation-3: -For a century and a half, the Golden Spike has symbolized one of the most audacious and significant undertakings in American history – completion of the world’s first transcontinental railroad.
Detailed explanation-4: -A pyramidal monument marks the spot where the golden (last) spike was driven on May 10, 1869, linking the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads.