Two groups of immigrants figured prominently in the hard work of laying track for the railroad. Which two groups were they?
A) Irish workers and Chinese workers
B) Chinese workers and Spanish workers
C) Japanese workers and Chinese workers
D) Korean workers and Chinese workers
Answer: A) Irish workers and Chinese workers
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