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Alaska Railroad and its Impact on Alaska's Resources

Explore the history and significance of the Alaska Railroad, its role in the development of Alaska's resources, and the key towns and landmarks along its route. Discover the cultural, economic, and strategic importance of this iconic transportation network.

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Alaska Railroad and its Impact on Alaska's Resources

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  1. FJ Bodies of Water Fortress Alaska Alaska’s Resources Alaskan Places Steel Rails of the North $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $1000 $1000 $1000 $1000 $1000

  2. 400 The American president who drove the golden spike which officially completed the Alaska Railroad. BoardAns

  3. Warren G. Harding QuestionBoard

  4. 800 This town was at the southern end of the Alaska Railroad and had a year round ice free harbor. BoardAns

  5. Seward QuestionBoard

  6. 1200 The town of Fairbanks grew up around this territory era trading post. BoardAns

  7. E.T. Barnette’s Trading Post QuestionBoard

  8. 1600 A valuable capital resource, it was built in the first part of this century and was used to transport goods to and from Alaska’s interior. BoardAns

  9. The Alaska Railroad QuestionBoard

  10. 2000 Immigrants from this country helped build railroads across the United States during its period of westward expansion and once completed many migrated to Alaska to work on the railroad here. BoardAns

  11. China Question Board

  12. 400 It was a big airfield, built in Anchorage just before Japan attacked Alaska. BoardAns

  13. Elmendorf Airforce Base Question Board

  14. 800 It is the tunnel that allowed goods to be shipped to Anchorage and Fairbanks from an ice-free port other than Seward. BoardAns

  15. Whittier Tunnel QuestionBoard

  16. 1200 A bombing Attack on this U.S. Naval Base led to the United States declaration of war against Japan. BoardAns

  17. Pearl Harbor QuestionBoard

  18. 1600 It was the part of Alaska that was called “a spear pointed straight at the heart of Japan.” BoardAns

  19. The Aleutian Islands QuestionBoard

  20. 2000 He was the Alaska Defense Commander who tried to prepare Alaska for war. BoardAns

  21. General Simon Buckner QuestionBoard

  22. 400 The first Europeans came to Alaska in search of this valuable resource. BoardAns

  23. Furs Question Board

  24. 800 This is a mineral resource used by dentists and jewelers, first discovered in Alaska in 1893. BoardAns

  25. Gold Question Board

  26. 1200 It was the resource that provided light and lubricants for the world during the 1800’s. BoardAns

  27. Whale Oil Question Board

  28. 1600 These fur-bearing animals were the most highly prized of all by Chinese traders who offered tea and silk in return. BoardAns

  29. Sea Otter Question Board

  30. 2000 The discovery of this natural resource spelled the end of whale oil production in favor of this new clean burning fuel source. BoardAns

  31. Oil - Petroleum QuestionBoard

  32. 400 It is the place where Tlingit warriors wiped out a Russian fur trading settlement. BoardAns

  33. Sitka QuestionBoard

  34. 800 The Alaska city where U.S. planes, flown from the lower 48, were painted with Soviet insignias and handed over to the Russians pilots during World War II. BoardAns

  35. Nome Question Board

  36. 1200 These towns were founded during the construction of the Alaska Railroad. BoardAns

  37. Anchorage and Nenana Question Board

  38. 1600 The Russian colony of Three Saints was located on this early European settlement. BoardAns

  39. Kodiak Question Board

  40. 2000 It is the island on which the Aleut was born. BoardAns

  41. Atka QuestionBoard

  42. 400 It was the summer home of the Bowhead whale. BoardAns

  43. Arctic Ocean QuestionBoard

  44. 800 The city of Dawson is located on this body of water. BoardAns

  45. Yukon River Question Board

  46. The Aleutian Islands separate this body of water from the Bering Sea. BoardAns

  47. Pacific Ocean – Gulf of Alaska Question Board

  48. 1600 Sitka is located on this sound. BoardAns

  49. Sitka Sound QuestionBoard

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