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Workers building the Transcontinental Railroad in places far from towns and cities lived in camps when they were not working. On average, these laborers (typically Irish and Chinese immigrants) worked 12 hours per day, 6 days per week. In the camps, workers ate, drank, gathered around the campfire, gambled, and smoked opium. It was a difficult life and a dangerous one. Winters were harsh, and a particularly bad snow storm could lead to the deaths of an entire camp full of laborers -- only to be found when the snow melted in the spring.
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What were many railroad workers homeland?
At the time we were building the Transcontinental Railroad, most of the workmen were Chinese on the team coming from Sacramento heading east. The team building westbound were mostly Irish, Italian and African Americans, but primarily Irish.
What invention had the greatest impact on western expansion?
The greatest impact of US expansion to the West was not a new invention. What was new was a vast network of railway extensions including the 1869 completion of the Transcontinental Railway. The US railway network allowed for faster and safer travel to the West. Settlers wishing to take advantage of the Federal Government's land policies gave citizens a chance to start a new life in the West. Travel now was not limited to wagon trains which were slow and dangerous adventures.
Who is idea was it to build the transcontinental railroad?
The directors were Hon. Leland Standford (He also was the president in the building opperation) C.P. Huntington (Vice president) E.B. Crocker (Atty) Mark Hopkins (Tresr) A.P Stanford E.H Miller Jr. Sectretay Chas Crocker Gen Supt S.S Montague Cheif Engineer
Why are there so few transcontinental roads and railways in Canada?
They cost a lot of money and take a great deal of time to build. There really isn't a need for more than the existing transcontinental roads and RR lines.
Who organized the underground railroad?
harriet Tubman
What dangers did the railroad workers face when the transcontinental railroad was built?
Temperature, hygiene, hunger
Did the workers camp out while working on the transcontinental railroad?
yes!
How many Chinese workers died building the transcontinental railroad?
7780000000000
What country did most of the workers who built the transcontinental railroad come from?
china
Why was it hard for companies to find workers for the transcontinental railroad?
the chinese workers were not allowed to enter the country
How old were the workers when building the transcontinental railroad?
The builders of the Transcontinental Railroad ranged in age from the late 10's to their early 40's or 50's
How did the railroads solve the problem of not having enough workers to build the transcontinental railroad?
They imported workers from China
Which railroad did Chinese workers work for during the transcontinental railroad?
The Chinese worked mostly under the Central Pacific railroad company.
Irish workers and the transcontinental railroad?
They helped because of a food famin and needed more money.
Did Indians attack the transcontinental railroad?
Yes,the Native Americans or American Indians attacked the transcontinental Railroad because since they didn't want the white workers to take over their land AGAIN,they wanted to protect their land and started to attack (rip up the railroad tracks and attack the workers)
What types ofobstacles did the transcontinental railroad workers have to face?
they both had a advantage agianst each other
What was not a major danger workers faced building the transcontinental railroad?
Being eaten by killer penguins,
