Consider how realistic conflict theory has played a role in how Chinese immigrants were seen in the U.S.When they were competing with Caucasians during the Gold Rush,they were seen ____,but when they were helping construct the transcontinental railroad,they were seen ____.

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Realistic conflict theory suggests that competition between different groups for limited resources leads to conflict, prejudice, and discrimination. During the Gold Rush in the mid-19th century, Chinese immigrants competed with Caucasian Americans for jobs and economic opportunities, leading to negative perceptions and hostility towards them. However, when many Chinese immigrants were employed to help construct the transcontinental railroad, they were seen more favorably, as their labor was valued and essential to the project's success. Therefore, A) favorably; unfavorably is incorrect, as Chinese immigrants were not seen favorably during the Gold Rush. B) neutrally; unfavorably is incorrect, as Chinese immigrants were not seen neutrally during either period. D) favorably; neutrally is incorrect, as Chinese immigrants were not seen neutrally during the Gold Rush period.

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