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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.
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Who built the transcontinental railroad-?
The Union Pacific Railroad and The Central Pacific Railroad Companies were formed to build the railroad. Many of the CPR workers working east from California were Chinese-Americans and many of the UPR workers building west from Nebraska were Irish immigrants.
Who is the custodian of the assets of the central and southern pacific railroad employees mutual benefit association?
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is handling the issuance of life insurance payments from EMBA certificates. They can be contacted at 1-800-310-7770. Be sure and tell them that this is regarding the Central and Southern Pacific Railroad EMBA.
What different challenges made the work of the union pacific and central pacific railroads so difficult?
The Union Pacific Railroad company faced challenges while they were building the railroad. Settlers didn't like that the government took land. Indians didn't like the railroads going through either.
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 is the credit mobilier?
A credit mobilier is a construction company set up by several stockholders of the Union Pacific
