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Which railroad did Chinese workers work for during the transcontinental railroad?
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The Chinese worked mostly under the Central Pacific railroad company.
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Irish workers and the transcontinental railroad?
They helped because of a food famin and needed more money.
How many Chinese workers helped build the central pacific railroad?
Around 10,000 Chinese workers helped build the Central Pacific Railroad as part of the Transcontinental Railroad project in the United States during the 1860s. They played a significant role in the construction of the railroad, especially through the difficult and dangerous work in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
What dangers did the Chinese workers face building the transcontinental railroad?
The Chinese workers were in constant danger because their job was to blast holes through the Sierra Nevadas with highly explosive materials and were often killed during the explosion.
What is a name of a Chinese immigrant that worked for central pacific during the transcontinental railroad?
that makes no sense what so ever
What famous railroad system did congress charter during Lincolns administration?
transcontinental railroad
Why did chinese workers first come to america?
To build railroads
Why where the Chinese pushed to America?
The Chinese originally came to California during the Gold Rush of 1849; then after the gold was exhausted, the Chinese turned to building the transcontinental railroad in 1869. After that, they built the levies in California's Sacramento Valley.
When were major periods or periods of immigration for Chinese people in America?
The greatest period was during the California Gold Rush of 1849 and the building of the transcontinental railroad in 1869.
What work did the Chinese do in America?
Chinese immigrants in America worked in various industries such as mining, railroad construction, agriculture, and domestic service. They faced discrimination and harsh working conditions but made significant contributions to the country's development, particularly in building the transcontinental railroad.
What did the transcontinental railroad ship during the Industrial Revolution?
Cattle and goods.
What Indians were affected during the first Transcontinental railroad?
the ones in kentuckey
Who was president during the completion of the transcontinental railroad?
Immigrants and minorities did most of the work on the first transcontinental railroad.
