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They found tons of land to lay the railroad. If I remember my history, one railroad had been constructed through a wetern town named Rock Ridge, only because quicksand was found where the original track was to be laid.
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How did the government help the railroad find cheaper workers from building their railroads?
By encouraging chinese Immigration.
What were the nationality of the workers on the Central Pacific Railroad?
Chinese emigrant workers were used to build Central Pacific Railroad. It is estimated that 12000 such workers were employed which was 90 percent of the total work force.
What dangers did the railroad workers face when the transcontinental railroad was built?
Temperature, hygiene, hunger
How much did people get paid to work on the transcontinental railroad?
they made about 35 dollars a month so about two to four dollars a day.
What were the two basic types of workers in the American Industry in the late 1800s?
metal workers and railroad workers
What skills did railroad workers in the late 1800's have to possess?
good skills
How did the government help the railroad find cheaper workers for building their railroad?
By encouraging chinese Immigration
Why was it hard for companies to find workers for the transcontinental railroad?
the chinese workers were not allowed to enter the country
When was Blood of the Railroad Workers created?
Blood of the Railroad Workers was created in 1979.
What is the duration of Blood of the Railroad Workers?
The duration of Blood of the Railroad Workers is 2.05 hours.
How did the government help the railroad find cheaper workers from building their railroads?
By encouraging chinese Immigration.
What were the nationality of the workers on the Central Pacific Railroad?
Chinese emigrant workers were used to build Central Pacific Railroad. It is estimated that 12000 such workers were employed which was 90 percent of the total work force.
In 1800's how did railroad companies raise money they needed?
In the 1800's, railroad companies raised the money they needed by selling government land grants.
DO railroad workers pay into social security?
Answer: Yes, Railroad workers pay into social security as well as railroad retirement. I worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad and we paid 6. some % into social security and I think 8. something into Railroad Retirement.
What were two basic types of workers in American industry at this time?
metal workers and railroad workers
How did the government help the railroad find cheaper workers for building their railroads?
By encouraging chinese immigration
Why did railroad workers went west?
Work
