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What caused the economic depression in the United States in 1873?

Excessive railroad building

Losses from wild commercial ventures (correct)

Investment of too much capital in new land

Overconfidence and inflated credit

What effect did the economic depression have on railroad building and industrial development?

Railroad building almost stopped

Industrial development came to a standstill

Both a and b (correct)

None of the above

Why did many people begin to resent the influx of immigrants to America?

They believed there were not enough jobs to go around (correct)

It was a reaction to political unrest in Europe

Foreigners were blamed for the economic depression

They were concerned about overpopulation

Which group bore the brunt of the campaigns against foreigners?

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What was a major complaint of unemployed workers during the depression years?

The Chinese were taking away jobs from white men. Signup and view all the answers

Why did many whites consider the Chinese to be racially inferior?

They were seen as incapable of assimilation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the nativist view that found widespread support during the depression years?

America should remain a white, Protestant country. Signup and view all the answers

What did the 1877 report by the California Senate criticize the Chinese for?

Not adapting to American habits and educational system. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Robert Louis Stevenson defend the Chinese in his comments?

He believed they were dexterous and frugal workers. Signup and view all the answers

What was the famous Queue Ordinance of 1873 about?

It required Chinese prisoners to have their queue haircut. Signup and view all the answers