What is the main focus of the Chinese Railroad Workers Project at Stanford?

Contributions of Chinese Workers to Railroads

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To analyze the economic impact of the railroad on the American West
To study the architectural designs of the railroad
To highlight the contributions of Chinese migrants to the Transcontinental Railroad
To explore the culinary traditions of Chinese migrants
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Why did the Chinese first come to North America?
To escape political unrest in China
To participate in the Gold Rush and send money back home
To study at American universities
To establish new trade routes
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How were Chinese workers recruited for the Transcontinental Railroad?
Through advertisements in American newspapers
By sending labor contractors to Southern China
By offering free land in America
Through diplomatic agreements between China and the USA
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What were the living conditions like for Chinese workers compared to European workers?
Chinese workers lived in cabins with heating
Chinese workers had better living conditions
Both lived in similar conditions
Chinese workers lived in tent camps while Europeans had cabins
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Why were the faces of Chinese workers not photographed during the construction of the railroad?
The workers refused to be photographed
Photographers were not interested in the workers
It was a consistent choice to not photograph recognizable faces
There were no cameras available at the time
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What is the purpose of the ongoing research at Stanford regarding Chinese railroad workers?
To create a documentary film
To preserve the history and contributions of Chinese workers
To establish a new museum
To develop new railroad technologies
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What challenges did Chinese workers face in integrating into American society after the railroad was completed?
They were immediately granted citizenship
They were given land and resources to settle
They faced violence and were often burned out of their communities
They were welcomed and easily integrated
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