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First Transcontinental Railroad

A transcontinental railroad is a contiguous network of railroads that cross a continent with terminals at different oceans or continental borders. The First Transcontinental Railroad was a railroad line built in the US between 1863 and 1869 by the Central Pacific Railroad of California and the Union Pacific Railroad that connected the Eastern coast with the rapidly growing state of California.

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What is Iris Chang's purpose for writing Building the Transcontinental Railroad?

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Iris Chang wrote "The Chinese in America: A Narrative History" to highlight the contributions and struggles of Chinese immigrants in American history, including their involvement in building the transcontinental railroad. Chang explored the challenges faced by Chinese laborers and their impact on shaping American infrastructure.