In the Far West during the nineteenth century,the term coolie
A)was a description for all Asian immigrants.
B)was an epithet used by whites to describe members of Chinese tongs.
C)applied to all non-Indians who came to the Far West before the California gold rush.
D)was a slang term for prostitutes in mining towns.
E)referred to Chinese indentured servants.

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The term coolie referred specifically to Chinese indentured servants in the Far West during the nineteenth century. It did not apply to all Asian immigrants, members of Chinese tongs, non-Indians before the California gold rush, or prostitutes in mining towns.

In the Far West During the Nineteenth Century,the Term Coolie