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Railroad Expansion and Immigrant Influence — Quiz

Question 5 • New Mexico History

What was the main reason Chinese laborers moved to New Mexico after working in California in the late 1800s?

Answer
A
to farm land in rural towns
B
to join gold rush camps
C
to continue working on railroads
D
to open copper mines

Explanation

After the major railroad construction in California, Chinese laborers moved to New Mexico to find more railroad work as rail lines expanded there. They were not primarily moving to farm, join gold rush camps, or open copper mines. The best answer is “to continue working on railroads.”

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