This set of primary and secondary sources includes photographs, telegrams, and newspaper articles that describe the working and living conditions for Chinese railway workers building the Canadian Pacific Railway during the late 1800s.
Student Tasks
What were working and living conditions like for Chinese workers participating in the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway?
When determining what life was like on the railway for Chinese workers, you may want to consider the following aspects:
Historical Context for Teachers
Building the Canadian Pacific Railway
Chinese workers hired
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