Much of the Labor Constructing the Railroads Throughout the West

question 29

Multiple Choice

Much of the labor constructing the railroads throughout the West was provided by all of the following groups except

• A) Chinese
• B) Irish
• C) African-Americans
• D) Mexicans
• E) Norwegians

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