Question

the sikh american community
sikh immigration and challenges
sikhism is the worlds fifth - largest religion, with some 30 million followers. however, its
limited scope in the u.s., with roughly 250,000 american sikhs, has historically limited
avareness of their culture.
early arrivals: as with many immigrant groups, sikhs first began arriving in the u.s. during
the boom induced by the industrial revolution in the late 19th century (1800s).
modern challenges: owing to a reactionary fear of what is not well understood, sikhs
suffered some targeting for harassment after the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001.
rather than lash back or get defensive, the sikh community responded largely by embracing
greater cultural outreach and understanding, adhering to the decency of sikh values.
sikhs of america inc. was founded to raise awareness of sikhism, share cultural values,
recognize sikh contributions to american society, and deepen connections between sikhs and
their communities.
what primarily brought the first sikhs to the u.s.?
higher education
freedom from communism
search for employment

Explanation:

The text states "Sikhs first began arriving in the U.S. during the boom induced by the Industrial Revolution in the late 19th century (1800s)". The Industrial Revolution led to a demand for labor, which implies a search for employment opportunities. There is no mention of higher education or freedom from communism as reasons for their arrival in the provided text.

Answer:

search for employment