Question

Which statement best explains why the transcontinental railroad took several years to build?
(A)Digging through the mountains was very difficult, and the long winters hampered workers’ ability to make progress.
(B)Several Civil War battles took place where the railroad was being built, so workers had to wait for the land to be clear and safe.
(C)A divided Congress continued fighting over funding for the railroad, leading to work stoppages every few months.
(D)American Indians engaged in frequent clashes with rail workers, so work stopped while safety measures were adopted.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains why the transcontinental railrold took several years to build is digging through the mountains was very difficult, and the long winters hampered workers' ability to make progress. The foothills of Sierra Nevada, the winter snowtorms, shortage of reliable labor and increasing need for tunneling hampered the progress as they went higher in the mountains.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option: (A)Digging through the mountains was very difficult, and the long winters hampered workers’ ability to make progress.

Explanation:

The Transcontinental Railroad took several years to build because of its geographical condition which made the region harsh than the East. Railroad shortened travel time between the East and West. It took several years because ever work was done by the workers with their hand. Cold winters slowed down the works in building the railroad. Building railroad was back-breaking work for the workers.