Why did George Pullman decide to hire only black men as porters in his railroad cars?
A) He was African American himself.
B) He was deeply influenced by the philosophy of Booker T. Washington.
C) He believed that wealthy white people were used to being served by black people.
D) He was an ardent follower of Marcus Garvey.
Answer: C
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