In 1866, during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, both Chinese and White people made the same amount of money for their labor on the railroad, $35 a month. On may 10th, 1869, the Transcontinental Railroad was completed, and the ‘Transcontinental Culture’ was born. The mere existence of the Transcontinental Railroad would shift the Jacksonian era. The Transcontinental Railroad was essential for migration, trade, and individual wealth. The Transcontinental culture was not only a state of mind, but also a change in the lifestyle for most Americans; whether the change was direct, or indirect. The Transcontinental Railroad was a fantastic progression for white Americans in the late 1800’s. Soon after it was completed, trade started