The Chinese from California became the major source of labor for the transcontinental railroad in part because
A. most were forced into working for the railroads.
B. their more well-established unions won the railroad contracts.
C. most were experienced in railroad construction.
D. they worked for lower wages than what whites would accept.
E. they had no other employment prospects.
Answer: D
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