Question

Thousands of Asians immigrated to California during the Gold Rush. Many of them
A.
migrated to Mexico and began selling agricultural products.
B.
migrated to the Midwest and became wealthy farmers.
C.
opened businesses to serve the needs of the miners.
D.
invested in a business to import goods from foreign countries.
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Answer 1

C. Many Asian immigrants (especially Chinese) opened businesses—laundries, restaurants, general stores and other services—to serve the needs of the miners.