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Collaborative Discussion by Bruce Watson

Look back at what you wrote on page 268 and talk with a partner about
what you learned from the text. Then work with a group to discuss the
questions below. Strengthen your answers with evidence from The 269

Celestials’ Railroad. Pay attention as other group members present ideas,
to see if those ideas support or change your own thoughts.

1 Review pages 270–271. Why did Charles Crocker decide to hire
Chinese workers to complete his section of the railroad?
Listening Tip

As you listen to the
discussion, think about
what conclusions you

can draw. Do any
comments change an
2 Reread page 272. What jobs did the Chinese workers do to answer or idea you had?
complete the railroad?

Speaking Tip

Briefly summarize
comments from
3 In what ways were conditions difficult for the Chinese workers? earlier speakers and

tell your group what
you learned from
those comments.

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