At dinner the other night, Erik told Emily, You know we never ...

[CBme]

At dinner the other night, Erik told Emily, You
 
  know we never had all these problems with teenagers getting pregnant until we had so many people crossing the border illegally. __________ theorists would be inclined to focus on how Erik's statements, regardless of accuracy, helped to shape beliefs.
 
  A) functionalist
  B) conflict
  C) interactionist
  D) rational choice

Question 2

Bill is imploring his fellow workers to strike,
 
  reminding them that the only way their immigrant ancestors achieved any social mobility was by force, not assimilation. Bill's interpretation of history is in line with __________ theory.
 
  A) functionalist
  B) conflict
  C) interactionist
  D) rational choice

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B