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Rising Tensions — Quiz

Question 7 • Social Studies 8

Many people moved to California in 1848 following

Answer
A
the annexation of Texas.
B
the outlawing of slavery.
C
the Gadsden Purchase.
D
the discovery of gold.

Explanation

Gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in California in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush. News of the discovery drew many people west hoping to find gold and become wealthy. The Gadsden Purchase happened later, in 1853.

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