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Transcontinental Railroad | Work of Giants | 1

American History Tellers

CHAPTER

Building the Vision: The Pacific Railway Act and Early Challenges

This chapter explores the 1862 Pacific Railway Act's role in establishing the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroad companies. It delves into the challenges faced in constructing the Transcontinental Railroad and the conflicts between pivotal figures like Theodore Judah and the influential Big Four.

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