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During the gold rush, the population of San Francisco grew from about five hundred in 1848 to almost fifty thousand by which year?
During the gold rush, the population of San Francisco grew from about five hundred in 1848 to almost fifty thousand by which year?
- 1851
- 1850
- 1853 (correct)
- 1852
What event set the fire ablaze for manifest destiny in the West?
What event set the fire ablaze for manifest destiny in the West?
- The growth of San Francisco
- The discovery of gold in California (correct)
- The Mexican war
- The arrival of migrants from the East Coast
What were the main reasons that attracted migrants to the West during the gold rush?
What were the main reasons that attracted migrants to the West during the gold rush?
- Land ownership and agricultural opportunities
- Military prowess and rugged individualism
- The growth of towns and cities
- The lure of getting rich quick and the potential economic benefits (correct)
During the 1850s, what percentage of the mining population in California was made up of Chinese and Mexican immigrants?
During the 1850s, what percentage of the mining population in California was made up of Chinese and Mexican immigrants?
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Which group of people predominantly worked the mines and assorted jobs in frontier towns during the 1850s?
Which group of people predominantly worked the mines and assorted jobs in frontier towns during the 1850s?
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What were some of the challenges faced by towns in California and the West during the 1850s?
What were some of the challenges faced by towns in California and the West during the 1850s?
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