When cattle companies in Texas chose to replace white cowboys with those of Mexican descent who they paid lower wages, all of the following occurred EXCEPT
A) Mexican workers refused the low wages.
B) white cowboys decided to strike for higher wages.
C) the cattlemen refused to negotiate.
D) opportunities were created for other groups who accepted the lower wages.
Ans: A) Mexican workers refused the low wages.
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