Question

In the late 1860s, thousands of Chinese men were employed doing similar work in California and Utah. These men were likely _____.
mining for gold
building a railroad
starting a farm
working in a boomtown

Answer 1

In the late 1860s, thousands of Chinese men were employed doing similar work in California and Utah. These men were likely mining for gold. Back then, California and Utah had mine shafts filled with gold. Even the rivers contained gold. Now, it's all out.