MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
ELECTION OF 1848 AND THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Locals
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Prospectors
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -While most of the newly arrived were Americans, the gold rush attracted thousands from Latin America, Europe, Australia and China. Agriculture and ranching expanded throughout the state to meet the needs of the settlers.
Detailed explanation-2: -One of the biggest gold rushes in history was started in New South Wales, Australia, in 1851. Hundreds of thousands of “diggers” from other parts of Australia, Great Britain, Poland, Germany, and even California sought their fortunes and redefined Australia’s national identity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: During gold rushes, prospectors were people who sought to find gold by drilling or excavating for gold in regions where traces of gold were found.
Detailed explanation-4: -The 1848 discovery of gold in the territory of California prompted 300, 000 hopeful prospectors to flood into the region, altering it forever.