Celestials Railroad

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What was 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 does the word 'span' mean in the context of the transcontinental railroad?

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In this context, 'span' means to cross.

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What is the effect of the phrase 'they sought other work' in the sentence about not striking it rich?

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The effect is that it shows the consequence of not finding success in the goldfields.

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What does the term 'celestial' mean?

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Celestial means something that is heavenly.

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What was the main idea of the section titled 'Come One, Come All'?

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The main idea is that the Chinese were different from other immigrant groups.

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What was the transcontinental railroad?

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The transcontinental railroad was a railway system that connected the east and west coasts of the United States.

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Why was building the transcontinental railroad considered dangerous?

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Building the railroad was dangerous due to challenging terrain, harsh weather, and the risk of accidents.

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What were some challenges faced by workers on the transcontinental railroad?

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Workers faced challenges such as difficult working conditions, lack of safety measures, and discrimination.

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What is a summary of the impact of the transcontinental railroad on American society?

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The transcontinental railroad significantly impacted American society by facilitating trade, travel, and the movement of people.

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What does 'strike it rich' mean?

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'Strike it rich' means to become very wealthy, often suddenly.