Confederation of 1867 – Graphic Organiser

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Additional Sources – Summary:

Upon the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, approximately 6,500 Chinese workers (out of the total of 9,000 workers) were employed. The Chinese workers faced discrimination; they did the most dangerous work but were often only paid half as much as white workers, had to pay for their food and gear, and were offered little to no medical care. Additionally, during the national celebration of the railway’s completion, the Chinese workers were not acknowledged; not a single one was photographed during the driving of the ceremonial last spike.