You mean Ellen Ripley? The film was called Alien.
A. the Know-Nothing Party
The Know-Nothing Party strongly opposed immigrants and followers of the Catholic Church. Members of this party believed that foreign-born Americans should not be allowed to hold government posts. They also called for restrictions on immigration, the exclusion of the foreign-born Americans from voting
The British established an "opium" trade with China, since opium was in high demand in Asia, and both the British and the Chinese saw an opportunity to make immense profits.
Answer: In search of homesteads, husbands, or other new opportunities.