RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD
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Question
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Labor was scarce during the Civil War.
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The work was backbreaking and dangerous.
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The pay was low.
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Everybody struck gold during the Gold Rush.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Burns: Railroaders spend a significant amount of time around hot metal surfaces and risk severe burns. There are also dangers from explosions, hose ruptures, engine fires, and chemical solvents. Back, neck, and joint injuries: Railroad work requires a lot of heavy lifting and repetitive movement.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the post-World War II boom many railroads were driven out of business due to competition from airlines and Interstate highways. The rise of the automobile led to the end of passenger train service on most railroads.
Detailed explanation-3: -Railroad workers ranged from unskilled freight handlers to locomotive engineers to those who built and repaired the rolling stock. In the early days of Chicago railroading, most engineers and conductors were native-born men.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Great Depression devastated railroads. Rail industry revenue fell by 50% from 1928 to 1933. By 1937, more than 70, 000 miles of railroad were in receivership, representing around 30% of all rail miles.