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What made the California Gold Rush such a significant time in early American history?

A It brought a flood of Chinese Immigrants to work on the railroads.
B. It made a few people wealthy.
C. It opened up the west to settlers and sped up the creation of communities.
D. It drove Native Americans from their ancestral lands.

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I’m guessing the answer would be the second one!
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Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation:

The California gold rush had a far reaching effect on the westward culture, it helps establish a distinct culture out west, had an effect on economies and international immigration. This helps build the communities and open the west to the settlers

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