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The Big Four
The Big Four consisted of, Collis P. Huntington, Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker, and Mark Hopkins were the Main leader of Central Pacific Railroad. The men thought of themselves as board of directors. -
The Pacific Railroad Bill
President Abraham Lincoln signed the Pacific Railroad Bill. The Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroad to join as one whole railroad. 6,400 acers of land, as well as $48,000 in bonds. -
Transcontinental Railroad Construction Begins
Leland Stanford shovels first for the Central Pacific. The first track was completed in Sacramento -
First Ties Built
The Central Pacific Spikes its first rails to ties. -
Chinese workers inforced in Centrail Pacific Railroad
Charles Crocker convinces James Harvey Strobridge to try Chinese workers to expand the labor force. During this time a few hundred Irish men, worked in the labor for the Central Pacific. -
The Tragic Winter
The heaviest snow fall fro the railroad workers. This snow fall continued until March 2nd. Limited the workers to work on the railroad. They created nuderground living areas and walk ways. -
Central Pacific Railroad Bankruptcy
Central Pacific Railroad becomes in risk of bankruptcy. -
Strike!
The Chinese workers go on strike. They go on strike for better wages and shorter hours. Crocker and Strobridge cut off food supply, and communication to others. Later, the Chinese go back to work in less than a week. -
Powder River Treaty
The Powder River Treaty guarenteed the Sioux their hunting ground. Red Cloud the leader signed the treaty. This is considered the only war the United States lost against Native Americans. -
Miles of Rails Layed
Central and Union Pacific competed against eachother. Central Pacific layed 10 miles of rails. -
The Joining of Railways
East and West railways joined together as one.
