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Building the railroad
Workers
Steam Trains and effects
SteamBoats and effects
Roads and Canales
100
What company building the railroad sufferd from dysentery?
The Union Pacific
100
Why were the Chinese hired?
They were willing to work for low pay.
100
What became cheaper when the railroad came?
Goods and items
100
Why did so many people want to travel on steamboats?
They were luxurious and fast for their time.
100
What did the Erie canal help with?
It helped wit trade.
200
Why were the Chinese treated so poorly?
They were thought to be expendable.
200
About when did the railroad have regular service?
The 1800s
200
What did the Cumberland road do?
Helped with trade.
300
Why did white men not want to help?
They were not up to the task.
300
What was used before steam trains were used?
Horses pulling wagons on rails
400
What was one reason that the railroad helped?
it was fast or helped trade