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