A little friendly competition fueled America long before this generation. On July 1, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln created the Transcontinental Railroad. Two unions: Union Pacific and Central Pacific were to battle to find out who could get to the center of the United States of America the fastest while building a railroad connecting the East and West Coasts. Both Union Pacific and Central Pacific received financial aid from the government to build the Transcontinental Railroad. Both the Union Pacific and Central Pacific would have to overcome obstacles to make this vision a reality. Everyone knew that this railroad would help America with travel and trade. The construction of this railroad was one of the greatest technological achievements of the United States and also proved that with determination and money, anything could be achieved. The unions began their activity in 1863 in the midst of the Civil War. During this time of turmoil, America needed something profound to focus its attention on. While the soldiers were away fighting at...