The Golden Spike Flashcards
1
Q
Buzzing
A
To be very active
2
Q
Ceremony
A
A formal event usually with speech making
3
Q
Transcontinental
A
Stretching from coast to coast
4
Q
Laborer
A
A worker
5
Q
Assistance
A
Help
6
Q
Tie
A
A wood beam that holds the rails of a train track
7
Q
Hastily
A
In a hurry
8
Q
Summon
A
To send for
9
Q
Borne
A
To hold up or to support or carry
10
Q
Commemorate
A
To honor or maintain the memory of someone or something
11
Q
Means
A
A method or instrument used to attain an end
12
Q
Thrive
A
To grow well or succeed
13
Q
What improved California after that
A
It improved trade transportation and communication
