Which of the Following Was the Primary Reason for the Chinese

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.