Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About San

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about San Francisco during the gold rush?

• A) There were approximately six times as many females as males in San Francisco.
• B) Italians comprised the largest group of foreign-born residents of San Francisco.
• C) Because of the need for menial labor, the city's black population was proportionally large.
• D) Chinese immigrants took over most of the city's political positions.
• E) Ethnic and racial tensions were high.

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