Page 434 Intro

Open your textbook to pages 434 and 435
or
http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/tucker/strusky_m/2360cwebpage/eText/ch14.pdf

1. What is happening?
2. Describe the work of constructing railroads.
3. Why might this be difficult or dangerous?
4. What questions would you ask these people?
5. blue question (What are the pros and cons of railroad expansion?)
6. 1st "Examine the issues" question (What dangers do railroad workers encounter?)
7. 2nd "Examine the issues" question (How will businesses and the general public benefit from the transcontinental railroad?)
8. 3rd "Examine the issues" question (How might railroad construction affect the environment?)