Wealthy Californio rancheros, who had received substantial land grants from the Mexican government,
A. sought to define themselves as white in the eyes of the law.
B. attempted to attract more Mexicans to migrate to southern California.
C. joined whites in their efforts to discourage Chinese immigration.
D. were generally accepted by Anglos.
Answer: A
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