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What part did the Irish take in the creation of the transcontinental railroad?
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Many Irishmen came to the United States to take jobs building the transcontinental railroad. The roadbed was dug by hand, the cross ties were laid by hand, the tracks were laid by hand, and the spikes holding the rails to the cross ties were hammered in by hand. Irishmen, or tarriers, were an important part of those crews, especially the dynamite crews.
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What part the ''big four'' play in the building of the transcontinental railroad?
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Who built the track of the Transcontinental Railroad that began in Omaha Nebraska?
The transcontinental railroad was built by the Union Pacific Railroad going west from Omaha, Nebraska. They built their part of the railroad to Promontory, Utah. The Central Pacific Railroad built the other part of the transcontinental railroad starting in Sacramento, California and built east meeting the Union Pacific Railroad.
Part of the transcontinental railroad that ran east from Sacramento and California was?
the Union Pacific breast
Where was the Central Pacific Railroad first built?
The Central Pacific Railroad was first built in Sacramento, California. The Central Pacific Railroad is the former name of the railroad network that formed part of the First Transcontinental Railroad.
Why did the US wanted the southwestern part of New Mexico?
To build a transcontinental railroad along the Mesilla Valley.
What races worked on the US transcontinental railroad?
The transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869. For the most part, Chinese workmen provided the labor required to build it. Private companies traveled to China to recruit workers.The obstacles that caused many of the difficulties in building the railroad were tackled by engineers. For the most part this would include people with an European heritage.
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 were the Chinese about?
The Chinese in America helped build the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869; were part of the 49ers in 1849; and built the levies in California's Sacramento Vallery.
What part of speech is transcontinental?
Transcontinental is an adjective.
What was the major significance of transcontinental railroad?
Supplies and mail moved more quickly and cheaply
What MOSTLY accounts for how industry began to expand westward following the Civil War?
Following the Civil War industry began to expand westward thanks mostly to the new transcontinental railroad that was recently built. The railroad was part of a period of industrialization.
