he Transcontinental Railroad promised to unite Americans and change civilization forever. All Americans agreed that the country needed a Railroad , but they did not agree about the route it should take across the country. Why were Americans arguing about where to build it?

The Transcontinental Railroad promised to unite Americans and change civilization forever. All Americans agreed that the country needed a Railroad , but they did not agree about the route it should take across the country. Why were Americans arguing about where to build it? Use 150-250 words and include the page in the textbook where you found information to support your statements.

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