What event drew many thousands of settlers to California from 1848?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The discovery of gold
- Step 1: Gold from the American River!" On August 19, 1848, The New York Herald was the first major newspaper on the East Coast to report the discovery of gold. Answer: The discovery of gold. Why not the others: None of these fit: The opening of the Panama Canal; The end of the Civil War; The Homestead Act.
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