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Americans wanted a transcontinental railroad to aid westward expansion. Settlers were looking for land, and the discovery of gold in California also encourage travel.
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What three groups were the workersvon the transcontinental railroad?
The Irish, Chinese, and African Americans comprised the workforce on the Transcontinental Railroad.
What did the Native Americans do when the building of the transcontinental railroad took their land?
i am not sure
Did the Russians build the transcontinental railroad?
No, the Trans-Continental Railroad was built primarily by Chinese immigrants and African-Americans.
Did Indians attack the transcontinental railroad?
Yes,the Native Americans or American Indians attacked the transcontinental Railroad because since they didn't want the white workers to take over their land AGAIN,they wanted to protect their land and started to attack (rip up the railroad tracks and attack the workers)
Why did the Native Americans lose food during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
The Native Americans lost their food during the First Transcontinental Railroad because, when they were relocated they, lost their herd of buffalo. The buffalo was all they had for food, shelter, etc.
Did the transcontinental railroad affect native Americans?
it affected them because it affected their homes and they took their food.
The Transcontinental Railroad allowed goods and travelers to travel from?
It allowed Americans to travel from coast to coast.
How did the transcontinental railroad affect Native Americans?
it affected them because it affected their homes and they took their food.
When did the Chinese build the railroad?
The Chinese started building the Transcontinental railroad in 1863 and the Transcontinental railroad was finished in 1869.
Which statement is falseThe first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869?
The first transcontinental railroad was funded with government money.
What part the ''big four'' play in the building of the transcontinental railroad?
why did they build the transcontinental railroad
What is the transcontinental railroad-?
a railroad that runs across the contient... the transcontinental railroad is a railroad that reaches from North Carolina to California.
