Which of the Following Was the Primary Reason for the Chinese

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the primary reason for the Chinese presence in the West?

• A)They wanted to set up temporary businesses, such as saloons, stores, and brothels.
• B)They were awarded huge land grants in California by the new Republican leaders.
• C)They wanted to seek a haven from religious persecution in China.
• D)They were migrating to the American province hoping to cultivate cotton.
• E)They wanted to mine gold, get rich, and return home.

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