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.)
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What was the slogan of the prospectors who flocked to Colorado in 1859
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Pikes Peak or Bust
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Which Indian nations was involved in the Black Hawk War
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The Indian nations involved in the Black Hawk War were the
Sauks, Meskwakis, and Kickapoos. They were led by Black Hawk, a
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The Great Plains is the area between the Mississippi river and which geographical boundary
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The Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. Colorado
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Which two companies completed the transcontinental railroad
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A+ Central Pacific---Union Pacific
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Which of these men was not a commander of forces at the Battle of the Little Bighorn
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Black Hawk
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What brought Native American affairs under the control of Congress and placed the crimes of major offenses under the jurisdiction of federal courts
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The Appropriations Act of Congress
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What is the statement that best description of the Peace Commission
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It recommended that the U.S. government no longer sign treaties
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Which statement characterizes the trend of the native american population from 1850-1900
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The native American. Population. Was falling
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What was not emphasized by the sentimental novel
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Which of these was not emphasized by the sentimental novel
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Which country was involved in the Venezuelan boundary dispute
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Great Britian(: niggkka
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What statement least characterizes the abolitionist movement
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"The abolitionist movement was widely popular throughout the
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abolitionist movement.
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What are facts about the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision
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Which statement best describes the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme
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Which of e following was not an original plains Indian tribe
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Cherokee Nation
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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