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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.)

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

The Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. Colorado

Which of these was not part of the American frontier in the last half of the 1800s

Appalachian Mountains

Which of these was the last significant military clash between the Native Americans and US troops in North America

Battle of Wounded Knee

What statement is the best description of the dawes act

It redistributed reservation land to tribal members by smaller allotments.

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

Which country was involved in the Venezuelan boundary dispute

Great Britian(: niggkka

What statement is closely related to the Dillingham Act

The Dillingham act, properly known as the immigration act of 1918 was drafted to overcome the deficiencies of previous immigration acts by allowing aliens who had been resident in the US for more than five years to be deported.

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

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

What conclusion can be reached based on the information in the reading passage

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