Which of the following is the correct order of events?

The Wilmot Proviso was rejected in 1846. Gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, and California applied for statehood in 1849. The Compromise of 1850 came last, so the correct order is “The Wilmot Proviso is rejected; Gold is discovered at Sutter’s Mill; California applies for statehood; The Compromise of 1850 passes.”

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