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Did the Japanese help build the transcontinental railroad?
No, they did not. The Japanese started to arrive close to the completion of the build. Industrialists, particularly in San Francisco, sought to replace the vacuum created when the Chinese went off to build the railroad.
What were some problems while building the transcontinental railroad?
the chinese went on strike
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.
When did Chinese go to Nevada?
Chinese workers went to Nevada Territory in substantial numbers first for the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, which helped lead to statehood in 1864.
Why did Thomas Garrett build the underground railroad?
No, he never actually went to retrieve slaves and lead them to the North. However, he did provide money, shoes, and a place for them to stay. He coordinated much of the railroad as well.
Who were a part of the underground railroad and went to the south to help slaves escape?
Harriet Tubman
Where did the Transcontinental Railroad go?
It went from Sacramento, CA to Promontory summit, Utah. Then, it went to Omaha, Illinois from Promontory Summit. This is where the transcontinental railroad went.
How did the Transcontinental Railroad help businesses?
Costs went down while profits went higher. Goods could be transported more cheaply.
Why did railroad workers went west?
Work
How many people went on strike for the railroad strike of 1877?
over 300 railroad workers
How did northerners react to the fugitve slave act?
they werent happy with it... many just went along with it, but a brave few decided to help the underground railroad
How did Africans resist enslavement?
they went on the underground railroad
