Building the Railroad
Chinese immigrants, Irish, and Mormons faced significant discrimination while playing crucial roles in constructing the transcontinental railroad. This monumental project not only reshaped the American landscape but also posed existential threats to indigenous peoples and wildlife. As trains transformed travel and commerce, law enforcement struggled to keep pace with the rise of crime in the burgeoning West.In this clip
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85: Transcontinental Railroad (pt 3): The Central Pacific, Chinese Workers, & The Golden Spike
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