Question

Read the story description and historical context for the short story "Rules of the Game" and answer the question. Story Description: "Rules of the Game" tells the story of a girl who lives in San Francisco's Chinatown. She learns the strategies of chess but struggles to see eye-to-eye with her mother—possibly her wisest opponent and best teacher. In chess and in life, there are rules and choices. What's your next move? Historical Context: As a result of wars, famine, and political oppression, Chinese immigration to the United States dates back to the mid-1800s. Chinese immigrants came to the United States looking for better economic opportunities so they could provide for their families and send money to their relatives back home. San Francisco became a hub of Chinese culture; however, immigrants still faced many challenges like reduced wages, long work hours, and discrimination. Select the detail that supports the idea that economic life was difficult in China.

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Answer:

The detail in the passage that supports the idea that economic life was difficult in China is the following one:

• As a result of wars, famine, and political oppression, Chinese immigration to the United States dates back to the mid-1800s.

• Chinese immigrants came to the United States looking for better economic opportunities so they could provide for their families and send money to their relatives back home.