Question

Why did Asians first come to the U.S.?

A) To escape political persecution in their home countries.
B) To establish trade and diplomatic relations with the U.S.
C) To participate in the California Gold Rush and work on the transcontinental railroad.
D) To settle in urban areas and pursue higher education.

Answer 1

The majority of Chinese immigrants came to the U.S. to participate in the California Gold Rush and work on the transcontinental railroad.

Step-by-step explanation:

The majority of Chinese immigrants came to the U.S. to participate in the California Gold Rush and work on the transcontinental railroad.

During the mid-nineteenth century, the Gold Rush in California attracted people from all over the world, including many Chinese immigrants. These immigrants were primarily men who hoped to make money by mining for gold or working on the railroad.

Working in the mines and on the railroad was hard and underpaid labor, but many Chinese immigrants persevered in order to support their families back in China.