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Who won the great railroad race?
The Union Pacific laid 1,087 miles -or 1,749 kilometers- of railroad track, while The Central Pacific only laid 690 miles (1,110 kilometers) of track. Due to an agreement of the U. S. government, both railroads had to lay as much track as possible in order to claim the adjoining land. The Union Pacific laid the most track, and there for they won.
How much money did the workers building the Canadian pacific railway get paid in 1881?
6 frankts a week
Which immigrants were the largest group of labourers in the Canadian Pacific Railway?
the chineseThis would probably be the Chineseit was the chineseChinese
Why did Canadians build a railroad across Canada?
The building of a trans-continental railway was one of the conditions for the colony of British Columbia agreeing to join Confederation. This was the major reason, but by no means the only one. The story of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) has been told in many books, including two by Pierre Berton. There was also an excellent television mini series produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). It was based on Berton's books and was narrated by him. For more information, Google: history "canadian pacific railway"
What was the purpose of the Canadian Pacific Railway?
the reason is long distance passenger transport in Canada
Two railroads that built the trancontinental railroad?
The two railroad companies the built the trancontintal railroad were the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Rail Companies.
Who is the founder of the canadian pacific railroad?
sir john A macdonald
Who is the Soo Line Railroad owned by?
Canadian Pacific Railway
How was the Canadian pacific railroad connected to other provinces?
By rail.
Where does the Canadian Pacific railroad go?
it starts in Vancouver and ends in Ottawa Canada
How many provinces were part of Canada when the Canadian pacific railroad was completed?
Four
What is the exact length of the Canadian Pacific Railroad in miles and kilometers?
5468 km.
How many years had Canada been a nation when the Canadian pacific railroad completion?
24years
Which group of people were important in the building of the Canadian pacific railway?
Which group of people were important in the building of the Canadian Pacific RailwayChinese
How many years had Canada been a nation when the Canadian Pacific Railroad was completed?
18 years
Where did they build the Canadian pacific railroad?
through lower Canada . from Montreal until Port Moody .
What immigration group helped build the Canadian pacific railroad?
Chinese immigrants played a significant role in building the Canadian Pacific Railroad. They were recruited to work on the construction of the railway in the late 19th century, facing harsh working conditions and discrimination during the process.
