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which of the following does not represent a group that participated significantly in westward migration after 1870?
□ african american \exodusters\ escaping racism and seeking economic opportunities
☑ former southern slaveholders seeking land and new financial opportunities
□ recent immigrants from northern europe and canada
□ recent chinese immigrants seeking gold in california

Explanation:

• African American "exodusters" migrated west after 1870 to escape racism and find economic stability, so they were significant participants.
• Former Southern slaveholders had lost much of their wealth and power after the Civil War (ending 1865) and did not form a major group migrating west for new opportunities post-1870; their influence and ability to do so was severely diminished.
• Northern European and Canadian immigrants moved west in large numbers after 1870 to take advantage of homesteading and industrial opportunities.
• Chinese immigrants continued seeking gold and labor opportunities in California and the West after 1870, though facing discrimination.

Answer:

former Southern slaveholders seeking land and new financial opportunities