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How was the new Transcontinental Railroad celebrated?

Retry Correct Incorrect According to Stanford News, the last spike of the Transcontinental Railroad was hammered during a ceremony on May 10, 1869. Since this last spike had a more ceremonial purpose than a functional one, it was made of gold.

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How was the new Transcontinental Railroad celebrated?

• The First Train
• The Last Spike
• A big party at the nearest saloon
• The Railroad Hoedown