The first transcontinental railroad:

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The first transcontinental railroad was built by the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads, and it was completed in 1869. It connected the eastern and western coasts of the United States, facilitating transportation and trade across the country. Option A is incorrect because the first transcontinental telegraph was completed in 1844, but not the railroad. Option C is also incorrect because the transcontinental railroad followed a northern route through the central states, not a southern route through Texas and the Arizona and New Mexico Territories. Option D is unrelated to the question, and option E is incorrect because John D. Rockefeller was primarily associated with the oil industry and did not have a significant role in the railroad business.

The First Transcontinental Railroad