The Chinese from California Became the Major Source of Labor

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Chinese from California became the major source of labor for the transcontinental railroad in part because

• A) most were experienced in railroad construction.
• B) their more well-established unions won the railroad contracts.
• C) most were forced into working for the railroads.
• D) they worked for lower wages than what whites would accept.
• E) they had no other employment prospects.

Analyze welfare implications of market prices and resource allocation.

Understand the concept of social bias such as ingroup bias and scapegoating.

Recognize the factors contributing to attraction and prejudice.

Learn about the social and psychological dynamics in helping behavior and altruism.

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