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When was gold discovered in California

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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.)

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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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What is the uniform drinking age across the US

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In the United States it is currently 21 years of age.

In the United States it is currently 21 years of age.

In the United States it is currently 21 years of age.

In the United States it is currently 21 years of age.

In the United States it is currently 21 years of age.

In the United States it is currently 21 years of age.

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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 member of the Sauk Tribe. The group was known as the "British Band. "

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

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Appalachian Mountains

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Which of these was the western starting point of the transcontinental railroad

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Sacramento, California

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Which two companies completed the transcontinental railroad

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A+ Central Pacific---Union Pacific

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What statement is the best description of the dawes act

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It redistributed reservation land to tribal members by smaller allotments.

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What term describes a Northerner who held a political position in the South during Reconstruction

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carpetbagger

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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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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 entire United States" is a statement that least characterizes the abolitionist movement.

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What was a factor that led to the ending of the open range

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the decovery of gold

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What was lincokns initial goal at the start of the civil war

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Lincoln's primary goal at the start of the Civil War was that of restore the Union.

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What following is the best description of the Indian Removal Act

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The act provided for the removal of the Indian tribes living east of the Mississippi River to lands west of the Mississippi River.

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What literary period was most closely related to the war of 1812

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National

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Is Virginia city related to pikes peak or bust

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What city is most closely related to pikes peak or bust

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In what year was the frontier of the United States pushed west of the Mississippi River

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1803

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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

What is the uniform drinking age across the US

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

Appalachian Mountains

Which of these was the western starting point of the transcontinental railroad

Sacramento, California

Which two companies completed the transcontinental railroad

A+ Central Pacific---Union Pacific

What statement is the best description of the dawes act

It redistributed reservation land to tribal members by smaller allotments.

What term describes a Northerner who held a political position in the South during Reconstruction

carpetbagger

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

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 was a factor that led to the ending of the open range

the decovery of gold

What was lincokns initial goal at the start of the civil war

Lincoln's primary goal at the start of the Civil War was that of restore the Union.

What following is the best description of the Indian Removal Act

The act provided for the removal of the Indian tribes living east of the Mississippi River to lands west of the Mississippi River.

What literary period was most closely related to the war of 1812

National

Is Virginia city related to pikes peak or bust

What city is most closely related to pikes peak or bust

In what year was the frontier of the United States pushed west of the Mississippi River

1803

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