What happened at Promontory Summit, Utah, in 1869?

a. Whites and Indians signed a historic treaty.
b. Gold was discovered.
c. The eastern half of the transcontinental railroad joined the western half.
d. Mormon leaders formally abandoned polygamy.


ANSWER: c

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a. mint b. mustard seed c. caraway seed d. black pepper

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a. north of b. east of c. surrounding d. west of e. south of

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A. going AWOL B. going on a hunger strike C. marching on Washington D. refusing pay until they were treated equally

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