Which of the Following Is NOT a True Examples of Racial

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a true examples of racial discrimination in Canadian sport?

• A) In 1835, black jockeys were banned from competing at the Niagara Turf Club
• B) In 1880, Indigenous players were excluded from competing in amateur lacrosse competitions
• C) Up until 1913, the Amateur Athletic Association of Canada banned blacks from competing in Canadian amateur boxing championships
• D) Not until 1961 did the first black player compete in Canadian professional baseball

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Definitions:

Diminishing Returns

A principle stating that as investment in a particular area increases, the rate of profit from that investment, after a certain point, cannot continue to increase if other inputs remain constant.

Subsistence

The minimum level of essentials (such as food and shelter) necessary for an individual to survive.

Catch-Up Effect

The theory suggesting that less developed countries can grow at a faster rate than developed countries because they can adopt existing technologies and best practices.

Diminishing Returns

A principle stating that if one factor of production is increased while others remain constant, the overall returns will eventually decrease after a certain point.