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What country did most of the workers who built the transcontinental railroad come from?
china
How mainstream society first treated the Irish Americans?
Most Irish and Chinese immigrants were recriuted to come over to American and work on building the transcontinental railroad. Working conditions were so terrible, many people died while on the job.
When did the Oregon trail begin?
The Oregon Trail started in 1836, but the main flow didn't actually start until 1843. This expedition ended around 1869, due to the opening of the Trans contenental Railroad. The Oregon Trail began in 1836, but the main flow of travelers didn't come until 1843. The Oregon Trail ended in 1869 due to the Transcontinental Railroad.
When did the railroad come to South Dakota?
The railroad came to South Dakota during the gold boom of the late 1800s. In 1873, the first railroad train, the short line from Iowa, made its way to South Dakota.
From what country did most of the workers who built the transcontinental railroad come?
That's hard to say. While the Pacific spur of the TCR was built primarily by Chinese labor, the much longer eastern line was built by multiple generation Americans and recently arrived Irish immigrants.
Where did the name maywood come from?
it came from a railroad
What album did aerosmiths come together come from?
It first came out on "Aerosmith's Greatest Hits", their first greatest hits album.
Why did the railroad companies hire immigrants to build the first transcontinental railroad?
Mostly because there weren't enough willing Americans to do the job. Railroad construction was HARD labor, and after the Civil War most native-born people were looking to live a quiet, settled farming life. Also, the desperate Irish and Chinese laborers would take more abuse than their American counterparts. They had come from lands where poverty and famine were normal and were happy to have steady work -- no matter how dangerous or hard it was. The Chinese were especially industrious and didn't drink, though opium abuse was an issue sometimes.
1 kg cotton will come first or 1 kg stone come first when they are dropped from same height?
Both will come down together.
How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad open up the West?
The railroad turned cattle ranching into a very profitable business, attracting more people to come to the West. It also helped people travel more easily and made it more efficient for necessary supplies to be brought to the West.
Did one ant come first or a group of ants came together?
Ants always come together in a group. They are part of a colony and generally will not leave that colony.
What does a joyful gathering mean?
Well, first of all a gathering is when people come together and joyful is happy. So, its when people come together in a good, happy way.
