Seven-Year-Old John Has an Overly Optimistic Idea About How Good

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Multiple Choice

Seven-year-old John has an overly optimistic idea about how good he is at soccer. As be grows older, his self-perception will likely become:

• A) more realistic
• B) even more optimistic, but only if his parents reinforce his positive self-view
• C) even more optimistic, but only if he actually gets better
• D) even more optimistic, but only if he plays on a team that includes both boys and girls

Understand the impact of legal injunctions on unions and free speech.

Grasp the historical use of antitrust laws against unions.

Recognize the evolution of U.S. legislation in providing workers the right to unionize.

Comprehend the role and limitations of yellow dog contracts in labor relations.

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Definitions:

Chinese Immigrants

Individuals from China who have relocated to another country, historically significant in the 19th and early 20th centuries for their roles in labor, particularly in the United States during the California Gold Rush and the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.

U.S. Citizens

Individuals who either are born in the United States or have been naturalized, granting them rights and responsibilities under U.S. law.

Philippine War

A conflict from 1899 to 1902 where Filipino forces fought for independence from the United States after being ceded by Spain following the Spanish-American War.

White Man's Burden

A concept popularized by Rudyard Kipling's poem, suggesting the duty of European and Euro-American peoples to colonize and civilize non-European societies.