QUESTIONS FOR THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD

1. Why are the Native Americans angry at the railroad? How do you think the railroad affected the Native Americans?

2. Name 3 Native American tribes that lived on the plains.

3. What were their homes called? Draw a picture of one on your report to the class.

4. Why were these types of homes good for them?

5. What natural resource was very important to the Native Americans on the plains?

6. What did they use buffalo for?

Courtesy Jeanmarie Alo.

Central Pacfic Railroad Photographic History Museum's
Great Railroad Race - Interactive Railroad Project

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