The Hmong were blamed, at least partially, for Merced's "economic catastrophe." (p. 232) How did they strain Merced's economy? What could the United States have done to alleviate some of this stress? Is there anything the Hmong could have done? Do you thi

The Hmong were blamed, at least partially, for Merced's "economic catastrophe." (p. 232) How did they strain Merced's economy? What could the United States have done to alleviate some of this stress? Is there anything the Hmong could have done? Do you think the economic pressure the locals felt affected how they treated the Hmong?