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Who were the workers of the central pacific railroad?
Irish, Chinese, and Americans... The most important jobs were given to the Chinese and Irish. Lots of men died >.< If you want more information, go check www.google.com or www.wikipedia.com or something like that xD lol.Thanks for reading this ^.- (winky winky =P LOL)
What was the weather like during the transcontinental railroad?
the weather changed frequently... it would be hot one day and FREEZING another. Because it was built in a time span of 6 years the weather wasn't always the same
Who was discriminated against while building the transcontinental Railroad?
Chinese immigrants were treated very poorly by the Central Pacific Railroad company, as well as their home state of California. They were paid significantly less than white workers of the same skill level. They also weren't provided with complementary food and shelter like the white workers. They were given the most dangerous of the available jobs. As for California, the state passed laws keeping them from voting or becoming citizens, segregating their children from schools, and unfairly taxing them.
What were the negative effects of the transcontinental railroad?
It made many Native Americans have to leave their reservation, they had trouble living and surviving after this.It polluted the aircreated more jobs ( like the job of building the railroads) that abused and under-paid their workers ( mostly immigrants)
How was it important for the African Americans to be granted freedom?
It is unfair. Why don't we slave other people like americans or chinese
What was life like for a Chinese immigrant building the transcontinental railroad?
It was hard
What kind of goods were shipped on the transcontinental railroad?
In addition to people, the transcontinental railroad shipped things like mail, supplies, and trade goods could now be shipped across the country in just a few days. The railroad was built between 1863 and 1869.
What was it like before the transcontinental railroad was built?
It was fertile land.
How was it like to be an Irish worker of the transcontinental railroad?
It was hard but good
What is an antonym for transcontinental?
I don't quite know, but transcontinental is continent size right. Well, maybe a smaller railroad like a state railroad or a city railroad. Those are some suggestions but there really is no antonym. I like Michael!
What was riding on the transcontinental railroad like?
Cold and hot on different days
What ways did the transcontinental railroad make it easier for settelers in the west to earn money?
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What was it like working on the transcontinental railroad?
I don't know. I wasn't there. It was way too long ago. Check on Wikipedia. They will tell you.
The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 contributed to the settlement of what region of the United States?
The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 contributed to the settlement of the western region of the United States, particularly states like California, Oregon, and the territories in between. This new transportation link made it easier for people to travel westward, boosting migration and economic development in the region.
Why was the transcontinental railroad important?
There are a few reasons why the transcontinental railroad was built. One reason was to transport goods and people across the country more efficiently. Before the transcontinental railroad was built, people and goods had to be transported by wagon, which was a slow and difficult process. The transcontinental railroad made it possible to transport goods and people much more quickly and easily. Another reason why the transcontinental railroad was built was to improve communication between the east and west coasts of the United States. Before the transcontinental railroad was built, communication between the east and west coasts was slow and difficult. The transcontinental railroad made it possible for people to communicate more quickly and easily. The transcontinental railroad was also built to help the United States government keep the peace between the Native Americans and the settlers. The transcontinental railroad made it possible for the government to send troops and supplies quickly and easily to the west coast, which helped to keep the peace.
What was the significant of the transcontinental railroad?
It linked the west to the east and goods, cattle, and people could travel across country. Chicago was the main hub and businesses like Sears began as a catalog for people to buy everything from dolls to houses sent by rail to them.
What was the significance's of the transcontinental railroad?
It linked the west to the east and goods, cattle, and people could travel across country. Chicago was the main hub and businesses like Sears began as a catalog for people to buy everything from dolls to houses sent by rail to them.
