Some 235,000 _________ “coolies” were brought to Peru, Cuba, and Costa Rica, working in silver mines, sugar and cotton plantations, and later on railroads—and only about 10% of them returned home.
a. Vietnamese
b. Chinese
c. Indian
d. Kenyan
b. Chinese
You might also like to view...
After cancer, what is the second leading cause of death for women in general?
A) stroke B) heart disease C) violence D) obesity E) child birth
William II of Germany wanted __________.
A. to forge alliances with Russia and France B. to become more isolated C. a navy and colonies like Britain's D. to expand the German Empire by gaining territory
Which statement best describes the economic life of the Hellenistic world?
a. There was tremendous innovation in labor-saving machinery, as with the "Archimedean screw." b. There was a significant shift in industry and manufacturing from Greece to the east. c. There was little variety in products used for trading. d. The use of slavery in manufacturing virtual disappeared. e. Athenians controlled all economic activities.
How was Germany mainly planning on carrying out the destruction of ships belonging to Britain and its allies that was referenced in this published warning to the public?
A) by naval blockade B) by mining the North Sea C) through modern steel-constructed battleships D) through U-boats