Celestials Railroad

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What is the organizational pattern of a passage?

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The information is arranged by presenting events in the order they happened.

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What was the central idea of pages 270 - 271 in the passage?

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Chinese workers moved to America and played a role in building the transcontinental railroad.

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What does the term 'celestial' mean?

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Something that is heavenly.

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In what year was the Central Pacific Railroad completed?

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1869.

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What is a summary of the role of Chinese workers in the transcontinental railroad?

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Chinese workers played an important part in building the transcontinental railroad.

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What is a transcontinental railroad?

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A railroad that connects the east and west coasts of a country.

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Who were the main workers on the Central Pacific Railroad?

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Chinese immigrants were the main workers.

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What challenges did workers face while building the railroad?

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Workers faced dangerous conditions, difficult terrain, and harsh weather.

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What was the significance of the transcontinental railroad?

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It connected the eastern and western United States, facilitating trade and travel.

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What role did the U.S. government play in the construction of the railroad?

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The U.S. government provided land grants and financial support to railroad companies.