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One of the main things that made the construction the First Transcontinental Railroad successful was Chinese labor. Many Chinese immigrants came to the US looking for jobs, and they were willing to work for lower wages than American workers.
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Why was the construction of the transcontinental railroad successful-?
The telegraph line helped significantly and the railroad was very successful due to the fact that it had three lines. Land grants made the custruslction of new telegraph linea and the railroad possible.
What happened in the Credit Mobilier scandal?
Illegal manipulations were made in the construction of the transcontinental railroad.
What four things did the transcontinental railroad for the country?
Well, all i know is that the Transcontinental Railroad made the journey to the East from the West
Why the transcontinental railroad was bad?
It made conflict with the indians
Where did the Union Pacific Railroad begin when the transcontinental railroad was made?
they started in Omaha, Nebraska.
Who Made The Transcontinental RailRoad?
The Central Pacific and the Union Pacific.
Who made sure that a transcontinental railroad be built?
the u.s. gov
In the 1850's what purchase was made to open southern railroad route of the transcontinental railroad?
Gadsden
Was the transcontinental railroad important?
The Transcontinental Railroad was important, as it was the first railroad that connected both the East and West coasts, and it made a quicker, more efficient way to transport people and goods to different places.
Who made sure that a transcontinental railroad would built?
the u.s. gov
How was the transcontinental railroad made?
A whole bunch of Chinamen with hand tools.
Who made sure that the transcontinental railroad would be built?
The U.S. Government
