Question

What was the main purpose of California's Foreign Miners' Tax of 1850?
O A. To gain more power over Mexicans
O B. To help pay Mexico for land that was taken
O C. To increase political participation by Mexicans
D. To help mine owners make larger profits
SUBMIT

Answer 1

Answer:

Responding to the demands of the Irish and Germans, the state of California enacted the Foreign Miners' Tax in 1850. The tax was designed to discourage immigration by removing an economic incentive for moving to the United States or remaining in the country

Explanation:

Answer 2

I’m going to say D for this one