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Transcontinental Railroad | Dancing with a Whirlwind | 2

American History Tellers

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Schemes and Struggles in Building the Transcontinental Railroad

This chapter reveals the unethical strategies employed by a businessman to gain influence over the Union Pacific Railroad during its crucial construction phase. It also addresses the labor challenges faced by the Central Pacific in California, highlighting the unconventional solutions that arose.

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