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They didnt get much pay

They ate a little

They had to work in severe weather

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Why was it hard for companies to find workers for the transcontinental railroad?

the chinese workers were not allowed to enter the country


How did the government help the railroad find cheaper workers for building their railroads?

By encouraging chinese immigration


How did the Central Pacific railroad company treat Chinese workers?

The Central Pacific railroad took advantage of its Chinese immigrant employees. They would pay them significantly less than the unskilled white workers. The company didn't provide the complementary food and lodging for them that was enjoyed by the white workers. Also, the Chinese were given the most dangerous of the jobs, which led to the death of about 10 percent of the company's Chinese workforce.


Where did the transcontinental railroad workers come from?

The workers who built the transcontinental railroad primarily came from two main groups: Irish immigrants and Chinese laborers. The Irish predominantly worked on the Union Pacific side, while Chinese workers were primarily employed by the Central Pacific Railroad. Many of these laborers faced harsh working conditions and discrimination, but their efforts were crucial in connecting the eastern and western United States.


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)

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What was the ethnicity of the workers who built the central pacific railroad?

Chinese


Which railroad did Chinese workers work for during the transcontinental railroad?

The Chinese worked mostly under the Central Pacific railroad company.


What were the nationality of the workers on the Central Pacific Railroad?

Chinese emigrant workers were used to build Central Pacific Railroad. It is estimated that 12000 such workers were employed which was 90 percent of the total work force.


Who built the Canadian pacfic railroad?

the Chinese workers


Who were the workers for the Union pacific railroad?

a high percentage were Chinese


How did the government help the railroad find cheaper workers for building their railroad?

By encouraging chinese Immigration


Why was it hard for companies to find workers for the transcontinental railroad?

the chinese workers were not allowed to enter the country


How many Chinese workers helped build the central pacific railroad?

Around 10,000 Chinese workers helped build the Central Pacific Railroad as part of the Transcontinental Railroad project in the United States during the 1860s. They played a significant role in the construction of the railroad, especially through the difficult and dangerous work in the Sierra Nevada mountains.


How many Chinese workers died building the transcontinental railroad?

7780000000000


What did the Central Pacific Railroad pay the Chinese workers?

one dollar a month


How did the government help the railroad workers for building their railroads?

By encouraging chinese Immigration.


What are the release dates for AnthonyMaTube - 2012 Asian American History Chinese Railroad Workers 3-1?

AnthonyMaTube - 2012 Asian American History Chinese Railroad Workers 3-1 was released on: USA: 16 May 2012