Workers Constructing New Railroad In Burma

The video discusses the construction of a new railroad in Burma using American Lend Lease materials, aimed at connecting India and China. It highlights the logistics involving mule packs and a large Chinese workforce, including women, working under challenging conditions. The railroad is strategically important to alleviate pressure on the old Burma Road. Despite ongoing construction, Japanese forces attempt to capture both the new and old railroads.

What was the primary purpose of the railroad being constructed in Burma?

• To connect India and China

• To replace the old Burma Road

• To transport goods within Burma

• To improve local tourism

What was used instead of tractors in the construction of the railroad?

• Elephants

• Bicycles

• Great manpower

• Steam engines

Who worked alongside men in the construction of the railroad?

• Children

• Elderly

• Foreign workers

• Women

What was the strategic goal of the new transport line?

• To connect with European markets

• To improve local agriculture

• To increase tourism

• To take pressure off the old Burma Road

What threat did Japan pose to the new railroad?

• They ignored it

• They tried to capture it

• They supported its construction

• They wanted to build a parallel line