20) What group of immigrants arrived in large numbers on the U. S. west coast for the primary purpose of working on the Transcontinental Railroad in the 19th century?

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6 December, 02:23

20) What group of immigrants arrived in large numbers on the U. S. west coast for the primary purpose of working on the Transcontinental Railroad in the 19th century?

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Khalil Reed · Answer 1

It would be "Chinese immigrants" who arrived in large numbers on the U. S. west coast for the primary purpose of working on the Transcontinental Railroad in the 19th century, since the construction of the railroads provided for numerous job opportunities.