The Discovery of Gold in California Did All of the Following

question 73

Multiple Choice

The discovery of gold in California did all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) spur a massive migration of gold seekers
• B) hasten the demise of the Indians
• C) encourage American dreams of a Pacific empire
• D) result in an infusion of gold into the U.S. economy that led to a prolonged period of national prosperity
• E) create a population with an equal balance of men and women

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