What effect did the heavy tax imposed on Chinese miners by the California state legislature in 1852 have on them?
A) The largest majority returned to their home provinces in China.
B) Many of these miners continued to work in their current jobs.
C) Most left mining but turned to other work such as fishing and operating restaurants.
D) It had no effect on them since the California judiciary overturned it for its racist principles.

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The heavy tax imposed on Chinese miners forced many to leave mining due to financial strain, leading them to seek other employment opportunities such as fishing and operating restaurants.

What Effect Did the Heavy Tax Imposed on Chinese Miners