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The Pacific Scandal was about bribes being accepted by members of the government for the national railroad contract. The scandal took place in Canada in 1873.

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What was the scandal involving the union pacific railroad in which they bribed congressmen and fixed contracts?

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Scandal involving the transcontinental railroad and members of Congress?

It was called the Crédit Mobilier Scandal. It happened in the 1860 when the company set out to build part of the railroad and swindled the US taxpayers out of $23 MILLION. All of the money went to the bank accounts of the Union Pacific directors and the Crédit Mobilier stockholders.Came from my US history book American Anthem: Reconstitution to Present


Which man was accused of involvement in the credit mobilier scandel?

The Credit Mobilier scandal involved several prominent politicians, but one of the most notable figures accused was Vice President Schuyler Colfax. The scandal revolved around a construction company, Credit Mobilier of America, which was involved in the building of the Union Pacific Railroad and engaged in corrupt practices, including bribing politicians to protect its interests. The exposure of the scandal in the early 1870s significantly damaged the reputations of those involved, including Colfax.


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What resulted in the defeat of the Conservatives in 1873?

The Pacific Scandal.


When was the Pacific Scandal?

It was in the year 1873, which led to the resignation of John A. Macdonald's government.


What railroad company was at the center of one of the biggest scandal's of President grants presidency?

Known as the Credit Mobilier Scandal, this involved the Union Pacific railroad.


Which railroad company was at the center of the biggest scandals of president grants presidency?

The Union Pacific (APEX)


Is the CPR and the pacific scandal the same?

Well they are both closly related. You see, John A Mcdonald cause the pacific scandal because of his bargain for money in trade for CPR contract from Hugh. Mcdonald wanted cash while Hugh wanted to get rich with the contract. Hope that helped=}


How did Union Pacific investors get rich in the Credit Mobilier scandal?

acheiving monopoly in hauling freight along their railroad's tracks


What was the Credit Mobilier scandal of 1872 about in America?

The Credit Mobilier scandal which occurred in 1872 involved arguments with Union Pacific resulting from the building of the western part of the Transcontinental Railroad. The problems originated in 1864 during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln.


What railroad company was at center of one of the biggest scandals of president grants presidency?

Known as the Credit Mobilier Scandal, this involved the Union Pacific railroad.


Which movies have the word scandal in the title?

Notes on a Scandal (2006)Scandal (1989)Scandal U.S.A. (1981)Scandal Sheet (1952)Scandal Sheet (1985)Scandalous (1984)A Scandal in Paris (1946)A Breath of Scandal (1960)Also, here are some non-English movies that have "scandal" in their English titles:Insadong Scandal (2009)Scandal, aka Shubun (1946)Scandal Makers, aka Speed Scandal, aka Kwasok Scandle (2008)The Quiz Show Scandal, aka Kwijeu Wang (2010)Untold Scandal, aka Seukaendeul: Joseon Namnyeo Sangyeol Ji Sa (2003)


What was the credit mobile scandal?

The Credit Mobilier scandal involved the Credit Mobilier Company and the Union Pacific Railroad. Both were chartered in 1864. In 1868, Congressman Oakes Ames distributed shares of Credit Mobilier stock, as well as made cash bribes to other congressmen. The Sun, a New York newspaper, broke the story of the scandal during the 1872 presidential campaign of Ulysses Grant.


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A dating scandal.