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When was gold discovered in California

California Gold Rush

Gold was discovered on January 24, 1848, by James Marshall, an employee at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. This and subsequent finds triggered the Gold Rush from 1848 to 1855.

Previously, gold was found in southern California at Placerita Canyon in 1842, near the historic "Oak of the Golden Dream." (California was part of Mexico until February 2, 1848.)

What was the slogan of the prospectors who flocked to Colorado in 1859

Pikes Peak or Bust

Which Indian nations was involved in the Black Hawk War

The Indian nations involved in the Black Hawk War were the Sauks, Meskwakis, and Kickapoos. They were led by Black Hawk, a member of the Sauk Tribe. The group was known as the "British Band. "

The Great Plains is the area between the Mississippi river and which geographical boundary

The Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. Colorado

Which two companies completed the transcontinental railroad

A+ Central Pacific---Union Pacific

Which of these men was not a commander of forces at the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Black Hawk

What brought Native American affairs under the control of Congress and placed the crimes of major offenses under the jurisdiction of federal courts

The Appropriations Act of Congress

What is the statement that best description of the Peace Commission

It recommended that the U.S. government no longer sign treaties with Native Americans.

Which statement characterizes the trend of the native american population from 1850-1900

The native American. Population. Was falling

What was not emphasized by the sentimental novel

Which of these was not emphasized by the sentimental novel

Which country was involved in the Venezuelan boundary dispute

Great Britian(: niggkka

What statement least characterizes the abolitionist movement

"The abolitionist movement was widely popular throughout the entire United States" is a statement that least characterizes the abolitionist movement.

What are facts about the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision

Which statement best describes the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision?

Which of e following was not an original plains Indian tribe

Cherokee Nation

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