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chinese immigrants to the united states often did the heavy work of construction

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What made the construction of transcontinental railroad successful?

One of the main things that made the construction the First Transcontinental Railroad successful was Chinese labor. Many Chinese immigrants came to the US looking for jobs, and they were willing to work for lower wages than American workers.


What project did Chinese immigrants work on?

Chinese immigrants in the United States worked on various projects, including the construction of railroads such as the Central Pacific Railroad and the Transcontinental Railroad in the 19th century. They also contributed to other infrastructure projects, such as the building of bridges, mines, and canals. Additionally, Chinese immigrants played a significant role in agriculture, particularly in farming and establishing Chinese vegetable gardens.


Large numbers of Chinese immigrants found work?

On the railroads


What skills did Chinese American immigrants bring with them that were useful for railroad construction?

They were willing to work hard for little pay; something white Americans were not willing to do. Otherwise, they had no particular skills related to railroads.


What industry hired Chinese and Irish immigrants to work in the west?

The Railroad Industry.


How did the chinese get to new zealand?

The Chinese people came to New Zealand via Dunedin in the South Island. Here, they were forced to work as miners and were subjected to heavy discrimination and racism from the locals. All Chinese immigrants, until a few decades ago, had to pay a toll fee for entering the country.


What did Chinese laborers work extensively on in the us?

railroad construction crews


What type of projects does miscellaneous heavy construction deal with?

Some of the projects included in this miscellaneous heavy construction field are subways, railroads, and canal construction, including repair work on existing projects


What type of construction work is most physically demanding?

Boilermakers have the most physically demanding heavy construction jobs.


In the early 1860's Chinese immigrants came to the US to?

Many Chinese immigrants came to the United States in the 1860's to work on building the railroad tracks that were rapidly expanding. They worked mostly in the western part of the nation.


Do you have to have a heavy duty truck to work in construction?

Although you can use mid-sized trucks for construction work, it would not be as efficient as a slightly larger truck. A full-size truck at least is recommended for people using it for construction work.


Where can one purchase work apparel for construction jobs?

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