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RCMultiple Choice

Environmental Issues — Cumulative exam

Question 38 • NY-US History and Government Term 2 Hillcrest

Why did so many settlers move to California after 1848?

Answer
A
They wanted to find precious metals.
B
They wanted to live near the ocean.
C
They wanted to farm fertile lands.
D
They wanted to trap animals.

Explanation

The discovery of gold in California in 1848 sparked the Gold Rush. Thousands of settlers moved there hoping to find gold and become wealthy, so the correct choice is “They wanted to find precious metals.”

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