Question

Which groups of people made up most of the workers on the railroad?

A. Chinese and Irish immigrants, and African Americans

B. Factory workers, cattle ranchers, and sailors

C. Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and South Americans

D. Confederates, Abolitionists, and Free Masons

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Chinese and Irish immigrants, and African Americans

Step-by-step explanation:

In the United States, the development of railroad transportation along with the construction of railroads all over the country took place mainly during the 18th and 19th centuries. This included the construction of massive railroad systems such as First Transcontinental Road. In terms of workers, most workers in these constructions were African Americans (former slaves looking for opportunities) or immigrants from countries such as China or Ireland who immigrated looking for better living conditions. For example, the Central Pacific Road was mainly constructed by Chinese immigrants. According to this the groups of people that made up most of the workers on the railroad were Chinese and Irish immigrants and African Americans.

Answer 2

Answer: A. Chinese and Irish immigrants, and African Americans

Step-by-step explanation:

Following the Civil War, many southern railroads would hire, rent, or own slaves so the railroad was the most important industry that African Americans worked in. The Union Pacific Rail Road was the name of the construction project of railroads from the Missouri River to the Pacific and as laborers it mainly used irish immigrants. On the other hand The Central Pacific Railroad had Chinese laborers by the year of 1868 they constituted eighty percent of the entire workforce.