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
a high percentage were Chinese
A train?
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 mountains were difficult to cross
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!
the chinamen
They helped because of a food famin and needed more money.
Yes, Ford workers are part of the United auto workers union. This union ensures the workers have rights.