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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.3
What impact did the Gold Rush have on California after the conclusion of the Mexican-American War?
It led to California's rapid population growth and admission into Union as a free state under Compromise of 1850.
It caused decrease in population due extreme mining conditions and lack of resources.
It led California to secession from Union due gold-related conflicts.
It made California an independent country separate from both Mexico and U.S.
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