In the 1840s and 1850s, in the Far West, the response by white Americans to the Chinese
A. was one of consistent acceptance.
B. moved from initial hostility to gradual acceptance.
C. was one of consistent hostility.
D. depended mainly on whether the white American was pro-slavery or antislavery.
E. quickly turned from initial acceptance to hostility.
Answer: E
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