A History of Kansas

by Anna E. Arnold

QUESTIONS

1. Give an account of the beginning of railway transportation in the United States. What were the conditions by 1850?

2. What were the early methods of travel in Kansas?

3. Why were the early settlers anxious for railroads? What did they do to secure railroads?

4. Discuss the stage lines; the Pony Express.

5. When and where was the first railroad built in Kansas?

6. Tell something of the building of the main line of the Union Pacific.

7. Give an account of the building of the Union Pacific through Kansas. What were some of the difficulties that had to be overcome?

8. When was the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe built? Give its route.

9. Name other railroads in Kansas.