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Hell on wheels

While it took six months to reach the eastern United States to the Pacific coast by wagon, the railroad made it possible to do it in a week. In 1868, Chinese workers represented 2/3 of the workforce, much more efficient than Europeans or Americans.

some saw in the train a progress and a benefit for civilization, others saw an occupation of territory, when others saw only a quick way to make money !

 

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@ Yorkshire Moors (no longer exist)

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Uploaded on April 23, 2022
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