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What were the three nationalities that built the transcontinental railroad?
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Who built the transcontinental railroad-?
The Union Pacific Railroad and The Central Pacific Railroad Companies were formed to build the railroad. Many of the CPR workers working east from California were Chinese-Americans and many of the UPR workers building west from Nebraska were Irish immigrants.
What three aspects were involved in the spectacular growth of American life in the three decades preceding the Civil War?
The railroad The telegraph. And (ominously) the growth of the cotton trade.
How did railroads change American economy and society after the civil war?
Following the Civil War, there were three very significant changes that took place 1. The first Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869. Northern money also paid for the expansion of the railway system in the south during Reconstruction. 2. The Panic of 1873 ended railway expansion, and caused many to go bankrupt. 3. The Great Railway Strike of 1877 pitted the railroads against workers who called a strike due to reduced earnings.
What different challenges made the work of the union pacific and central pacific railroads so difficult?
The Union Pacific Railroad company faced challenges while they were building the railroad. Settlers didn't like that the government took land. Indians didn't like the railroads going through either.
What three kinds of people lived on the frontier what did each per son do?
Miners, farmers, and cowhands. Miners sought out gold. Farmers built cattle ranches. and Cowhands claimed land for family farms
When did the railroad start?
The First Transcontinental Railroad opened for trains to pass through on May 10, 1869. The railroad, built by three private companies, was originally called the Pacific Railroad.
What three groups were the workersvon the transcontinental railroad?
The Irish, Chinese, and African Americans comprised the workforce on the Transcontinental Railroad.
Who built the transcontinental railroad-?
The Union Pacific Railroad and The Central Pacific Railroad Companies were formed to build the railroad. Many of the CPR workers working east from California were Chinese-Americans and many of the UPR workers building west from Nebraska were Irish immigrants.
In what two cities did the transcontinental railroad begin and end?
The Transcontinental Railroad began in San Francisco, California and ended in Council Bluff, Iowa. Three private railroad companies joined forces to make it happen. They were the Western Pacific Railroad, the Central Pacific Railroad of California and the Union Pacific Railroad Company.
What three railroads made up the transcontinental railroad?
Only 2 railroads; Union Pacific and Central Pacific.
Why was the construction of the transcontinental railroad successful-?
The telegraph line helped significantly and the railroad was very successful due to the fact that it had three lines. Land grants made the custruslction of new telegraph linea and the railroad possible.
What is the plural of the word nationality?
There were three nationalities represented at the conference. I am the result of three nationalities meeting in the US.
What are three jobs that Chinese Americans had in California?
They were a part of the "Forty-Niners", first arriving during the California Gold Rush of 1849. The Chinese went on to build the western portion of the Transcontinental Railroad which hooked up with the eastern portion at Promotory Point in Utah in 1869.
What is a name of a famous Truss bridge?
The Bolman truss bridge is a famous bridge that was built in 1869. It was built to carry the train's on the railroad's main line. Hope this helps;] The Bolman truss bridge is a famous bridge that was built in 1869. It was built to carry the train's on the railroad's main line. Hope this helps;]
Most responsible for enabling the growth of big business in America during the 19th century?
Very few taxes and very few if any regulation's.the three best answers are the transcontinental railroad, the panama canal, and better roads, tools, and ways of making things in factories.
What is a three letter word for an aerial railroad?
Fly.
Which city did three railroad lines reach?
Chicago
