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Most of the workers on the transcontinental railroad came from Ireland and China. Irish laborers primarily worked on the eastern sections, while Chinese immigrants were crucial for the construction of the railroad in the western regions. These labor forces faced harsh working conditions and discrimination but played a vital role in the completion of this significant infrastructure project. Their contributions significantly shaped the development of the American West.
Chinese did most of the work from the west coast with Irish labour employed from the east
Though he was not the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, he became known as one of Ohio's first and most active "conductors" on the Underground Railroad.
Most Americans lived in cities and worked as laborers, craftspeople, and merchants
Chinese immigrants were the most prominent laborers.
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The western portion of the First Transcontinental Railroad, called the Central Pacific, was built mostly by Chinese immigrants. The popular term for these laborers was Celestials since China was known as the Celestial Kingdom.
Most of the immigrants who worked on the Transcontinental Railroad came from China and Ireland. Chinese laborers were primarily employed for the Central Pacific Railroad, while Irish immigrants predominantly worked on the Union Pacific Railroad. Both groups faced significant challenges and discrimination but played crucial roles in the construction of this monumental project.
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Whomever happened to be the latest bunch ...the most famous were the Chinese and the Irish.
Chinese did most of the work from the west coast with Irish labour employed from the east
Harriet Tubman is the most popular railroad conductor.
The Railroad, Lumber, and mining industry boomed because of the railroad industry
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