Question

Which of these statements about California is true? The Gold Rush had little effect on the economy. The people applied for statehood before the Gold Rush began. Prices for supplies during the Gold Rush were very low. Many towns relied on vigilantes for protection from criminals.

Answer 1

Many towns relied on vigilante for protection against criminals

Step-by-step explanation:

There were no housing accomodations, sanitation was poor, and law enforcement in the mining camps and surrounding areas created a dangerous mix. There were increases in Crime rates in the goldfields.. Vigilante justice was relied upon as the only response to criminal activity as there was no presence of effective law enforcement agents. The gold Rush brought a number of settlers to California.