Question

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1. What resulted from the discovery at Sutter's Mill in California in 1848?
a. Sutter and his partner became rich by keeping the discovery secret.
b. Churches benefited from donations from the miners.
c. Thousands came seeking their fortunes.
d. The U.S. military mined the gold and stored it at Fort Knox.

2. What role did Stephen Austin play in the settlement of Texas by American colonies?
a. He helped the Mexican government win their independence from Spain.
b. He defeated Santa Anna's army, making it safe for colonists in the region.
c. He convinced American colonists in Texas to declare their independence from Mexico.
d. He received a large land grant and brought in 300 American families to settle in the region.

Answer 1

For number1, he tried to keep it a secret, the word spread quickly, and triggered the California Gold Rush of 1849.