Besides connecting the eastern United States with the western United States, the Transcontinental Railroad was also instrumental in Responses A driving a gap through the Confederate territories.driving a gap through the Confederate territories. B bringing in immigrants from Ireland and China.bringing in immigrants from Ireland and China. C getting California admitted as a state.getting California admitted as a state. D ending the Reconstruction Era.ending the Reconstruction Era.

Answer 1

B bringing in immigrants from Ireland and China.