Which group of workers played a major role in building the Central Pacific Railroad?
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Correct answer: Chinese immigrants
Chinese immigrants made up a large portion of the Central Pacific workforce. They performed difficult and dangerous labor, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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