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How did the US's transcontinental railroad affect the relations with Native American groups?
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∙ 6y ago
Occasionally the Native Indians would "harass" the railroad. The livestock would be shot at, stations terrorized, and work crews could be shot at. Twice Indians sabotaged the rails and also a Cheyenne raiding party tried to derail a train, killing g all the crewmen apart from one, who was scalped. Another tribe called Sioux tried and killed two crewmen. However one tribe, the Pawnee Indians, welcomed the train, protected it from the Sioux, and allowed a railroad to run on their land. In return they were given work on the trains.
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∙ 14y agoThe Native Americans were affected by the Transcontinental Railroad due to the fact that this railroad needed land across the country, which involved taking Native American Land. This project stretched out across the country using up much land that was occupied by the Native Americans. These Native Americans were kicked out of their land and forced to move somewhere else and recreate a new home.ALSO iT MADE Native Americans LOSE Their BUFFALO HERDS. THEY NEEDED BUFFALOES TO EAT, MAKE Clothing AND MAKE WEAPONS. Without BUFFALO MANY Native Americans Died
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∙ 14y agoIt cutted through the Natives land and built many conflicts and wars between the white settlers.
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Why did the Native Americans lose food during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
The Native Americans lost their food during the First Transcontinental Railroad because, when they were relocated they, lost their herd of buffalo. The buffalo was all they had for food, shelter, etc.
What was the controversy over the transcontinental railroad?
White Americans justified the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad with the concept of Manifest Destiny. They believed that the United States was meant to control as much land as possible. To accomplish this, the country must first stretch "from sea to shining sea." A railroad that spanned the entire nation would help to achieve this goal. However, to get the land for a railroad, Native American rights to territory had to be taken away as quickly as possibly to make way for construction.
Was the transcontinental railroad a part of westward migration?
The creation of the transcontinental railroad was a result of the Federal governments goal of connecting the US west and east coasts in an improved way of transport than existed before 1869. The railroad was the cause of more settlers heading west to start a new business, farm, or mining. The railroad also enabled the US army to be transported to western locations to protect the new settlers there. There were constant breaks of promises that were made to Native American Tribes in the West. This resulted in conflicts and US troops were used to keep Native Americans in reservations and cause much damage to them.
What types of obstacles did the transcontinental railroad worker in the West have to face?
Working in rough terrain in the US West was tough for transcontinental railroad workers. There was always a threat from Native Tribes whose land was being violated and from weather extremes. Also, many minority workers were hired. Many were Chinese and were teated badly by railroad managers. Wages were not high for non-whites.
What is the native American US relations?
Native American and US government relations is a work in progress though it is improving. More Indian Education programs are being established in the classrooms to improve cultural knowledge and awareness. Treaty negotiations are progressing involving the treaty changes that had occurred in the 1800's. As long as communication continues the relations will continue to improve.
What did the Native Americans do when the building of the transcontinental railroad took their land?
i am not sure
Did Indians attack the transcontinental railroad?
Yes,the Native Americans or American Indians attacked the transcontinental Railroad because since they didn't want the white workers to take over their land AGAIN,they wanted to protect their land and started to attack (rip up the railroad tracks and attack the workers)
Why did the Native Americans lose food during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
The Native Americans lost their food during the First Transcontinental Railroad because, when they were relocated they, lost their herd of buffalo. The buffalo was all they had for food, shelter, etc.
What is the name of the Native American tribe that had a war with the Transcontinental Railroad workers?
cheyene Indians blew there heads off with .50 cal machine guns and .22's.
How did the transcontinental railroad affect Native Americans?
it affected them because it affected their homes and they took their food.
Did the transcontinental railroad affect native Americans?
it affected them because it affected their homes and they took their food.
What happened to the Native Americans after the transcontinental railroad was built?
The Native Americans were adversely affected by the transcontinental railroad. The railroad created an influx of people that killed off the buffalo and created a food shortage for the Native Americans.
What did the native Americans call the transcontinental railroad?
iron horse!! A LALALALALA!!!
What was the controversy over the transcontinental railroad?
White Americans justified the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad with the concept of Manifest Destiny. They believed that the United States was meant to control as much land as possible. To accomplish this, the country must first stretch "from sea to shining sea." A railroad that spanned the entire nation would help to achieve this goal. However, to get the land for a railroad, Native American rights to territory had to be taken away as quickly as possibly to make way for construction.
Was the transcontinental railroad a part of westward migration?
The creation of the transcontinental railroad was a result of the Federal governments goal of connecting the US west and east coasts in an improved way of transport than existed before 1869. The railroad was the cause of more settlers heading west to start a new business, farm, or mining. The railroad also enabled the US army to be transported to western locations to protect the new settlers there. There were constant breaks of promises that were made to Native American Tribes in the West. This resulted in conflicts and US troops were used to keep Native Americans in reservations and cause much damage to them.
What types of obstacles did the transcontinental railroad worker in the West have to face?
Working in rough terrain in the US West was tough for transcontinental railroad workers. There was always a threat from Native Tribes whose land was being violated and from weather extremes. Also, many minority workers were hired. Many were Chinese and were teated badly by railroad managers. Wages were not high for non-whites.
What was the biggest obstacle in building the transcontinental railroad for the union pacific railroad?
The threat of the Native Americans.The Native Americans felt upset about being pushed out of their own land. They didn't believe in land ownership. So when people came looking for places to set their tracks, the Native Americans came and scalped them, burned them, or killed them.
