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Pbs: End of Track: Fort Laramie Treaty
The U.S. Government wanted Native American tribes to agree to let the Union Pacific railroad be built across their land. This resulted in the Fort Laramie Treaty. Included is a link to the full documentary and discussion questions to be...
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Pbs: End of Track: Dale Creek Gorge
This video explores Dale Creek Gorge which was an obstacle for railroad construction. The graters had to cut through granite to build a bridge to cross the canyon. The bridge was considered an engineering marvel but caused safety...
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Pbs: End of Track: Credit Mobilier Scandal
This video explores the 1864 Credit Mobilier Scandal, which occurred during the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad. Links to the full documentary and discussion questions to use in the classroom are included. [3:28]
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Pbs: End of Track: Laramie
This clip from a documentary explores how the town of Laramie was formed after the construction of the railroad. Included are discussion questions for use in the classroom. [3:40]