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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who worked on the transcontinental railroad construction? | Most Chinese and Irish immigrants. |
| How did Lincoln become involved in the construction of the transcontinental railroad? | He passed the Pacific Railroad Act to complete the last portion of the railroad. |
| Where did the two parts of the railroad meet? | Promontory Summit |
| Why did Native Americans reject the Dawes Act? | They were nomadic hunter now expected to farm, they didn't believe in property ownership, and the land they were provided was often infertile. |