the mountains were difficult to cross
The Union Pacific relied on Irish and African American workers. The Central Pacific hired Chinese workers. The immigrant workers were low-paid and did difficult work.
All workers were needed
from Europe and Asia
a high percentage were Chinese
A train?
The Central Pacific relied on workers from the country of China, and the Union Pacific Company relied on workers from many nationalities, like African Americans, Native Americans, Irish, and so on. Hope this helps!
Irish & African Amercian. =) (Hope it helped!)
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On May 10, 1869, Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad met at Promontory Summit, UT with 1,800 miles of new tracks laid.
the chinamen
NovaNet answer: to protect and promote workers' rights
They helped because of a food famin and needed more money.