The Chinese Railroad
Michelle Anderson, Nicole Applebach, Alia Youni
Hook
It’s the 19th century and you’ve just arrived in an unknown land. You do not speak the language and do not understand the customs. You are 13 years old and have signed on to build the Transcontinental Railroad.
- How much do you think you will get paid?
- What do you think the working conditions will be like?
- How long do you think it will take to build the Railroad?