USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -They were paid a maximum of $30 a month and often lived in the underground tunnels they were constructing, some of which collapsed onto the workers. (More than 1, 000 Chinese workers died in rail-related accidents.) By contrast, Irish workers were paid $35 a month, and were provided with housing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chinese workers were treated unjustly and paid lower because of their race. Chinese workers were paid approximately $24 to $31 a month, while the Irish workers were pad $35 a month. In addition, the Chinese worked longer hours and paid for their lodging, food and tools while Irish and white workers were provided for.

Detailed explanation-3: -Initially, Chinese employees received wages of $27 and then $30 a month, minus the cost of food and board. In contrast, Irishmen were paid $35 per month, with board provided. Workers lived in canvas camps alongside the grade.

Detailed explanation-4: -During the 19th century, more than 2.5 million Chinese citizens left their country and were hired in 1864 after a labor shortage threatened the railroad’s completion. The work was tiresome, as the railroad was built entirely by manual laborers who used to shovel 20 pounds of rock over 400 times a day.