Which sector of the postwar California economy most benefited minority populations, especially African and Mexican Americans, allowing them to move into the ranks of the middle class?
a. The public sector, which was more likely to adopt non-discriminatory hiring practices
b. Construction, because of the great need for unskilled labor in the building boom that followed the war
c. The defense industry, which grew significantly as a result of government contracts
d. The agricultural sector, which needed low-cost labor
Question 2
Which industries experienced the greatest expansion in California in the late 1940s through the 1950s?
a. Shipbuilding, electronics and construction
b. Electronics, aircraft and aerospace, and construction
c. Aircraft and aerospace, clothing, and motion pictures
d. Clothing, motion pictures, and frozen foods
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