Lesson 55 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPChinese Railroad Workers
Chinese railroad workers played a pivotal role in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad during the 19th century.
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Chinese railroad workers played a pivotal role in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad during the 19th century. After the Gold Rush, many Chinese immigrants sought work opportunities in America, leading to their hiring for the challenging task of building the railroad across the Sierra Nevada mountains. Despite facing discrimination and harsh working conditions, these laborers demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill, contributing significantly to the completion of the railroad in 1869, which connected the eastern and western parts of the United States.
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Chinese workers were crucial in building the Transcontinental Railroad.
They faced discrimination and harsh working conditions.
The railroad was completed in 1869, connecting the U.S. coastlines.
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1 of 2What major project did Chinese railroad workers contribute to in the 19th century?
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