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1. How did the California Gold Rush affect the police force and population of San

Francisco  ? Please help

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In San Francisco, for example, the news of the discovery of gold to its north depleted its police force while simultaneously triggering an explosion in its population. ... During its first year (1851), the Committee hanged four law breakers, whipped one, deported 20 and released 41 after trial.

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