Question

what was the goal of prospectors? a. finding places that offered religious freedom b. getting rich quickly by finding gold c. getting rich quickly by buying land d. finding places without rigid social classes

Explanation:

Prospectors are individuals who search for valuable minerals, especially gold, during gold rushes or similar events. Their main goal was to find gold to get rich quickly. Option A is about religious freedom seekers, Option C is about land speculators, and Option D is about those seeking social equality, not prospectors. So the correct answer is B.

Answer:

B. Getting rich quickly by finding gold