The Celestial Railroad

In the beginning, why were many Chinese men coming over to America?

• For the different jobs

• For the California gold rush

• Because they felt like having a change

• So that they could provide free labor

Use the word "celestial" in a sentence. (pg.262)

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What happened on May 10, 1869?

• The transcontinental railroad was completed.

• It was the day that the Chinese workers went back home.

• It was when the railroad was destroyed.

• Nothing special happened on that day.

Where did the Union Pacific side start? (pg.263)

• Champaign, Illinois

• Somewhere in Idaho.

• Omaha, Nebraska

• San Francisco, California

What is the name of the man in charge of building the railroad from the Central Pacific side? (pg. 263)

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How many Chinese workers were working on the railroad at the end of the year 1865? (pg. 263)

• more than 6,000

• 6,000

• 3,000

• more than 3,500

What is one of the many dangerous jobs that the Chinese workers had to complete? (pg. 264)

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What were some food items that the Chinese workers would have for lunch? (pg.264)

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When the two railroads met, how many Chinese workers were employed by Central Pacific?

• 10,000

• 11,000

• 12,000

• 12,500

Why were the Chinese workers not included in the picture? (pg. 265)

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