The transcontinental railroad was primarily built by immigrant laborers, notably Chinese and Irish workers. Chinese immigrants played a crucial role in constructing the Central Pacific Railroad, facing harsh working conditions and discrimination. Irish workers mainly contributed to the Union Pacific Railroad, often enduring similar challenges. Together, these immigrant groups were essential in completing the railroad, which connected the eastern and western United States.
No, the Trans-Continental Railroad was built primarily by Chinese immigrants and African-Americans.
chinese immigrants
The transcontinental railroad was built by the Union Pacific Railroad going west from Omaha, Nebraska. They built their part of the railroad to Promontory, Utah. The Central Pacific Railroad built the other part of the transcontinental railroad starting in Sacramento, California and built east meeting the Union Pacific Railroad.
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it was not formed it was built
Chinese Immigrants played a major role in building the first transcontinental railroad.
The first transcontinental railroad was funded with government money.
Temperature, hygiene, hunger
Most of the workers who built the transcontinental railroad in the United States were Chinese immigrants. They played a crucial role in constructing the Central Pacific Railroad, facing harsh conditions and discrimination. Their labor was instrumental in connecting the eastern and western parts of the country and significantly contributed to the expansion of the U.S. economy.
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Oregon Trail
Oregon Trail