Question

which city was most affected by the california gold rush and which year?
mexico city, 1848
sacramento, 1848
boston, 1848
san francisco, 1848
check all the following reasons (total of 3) why american settlers risked their lives on the oregon trail, in order to settle in the oregon territory
there were less native populations there
irish immigrants came because it was similar weather to ireland
it had very fertile farming land with plentiful access to water
the climate was mild; neither too cold nor hot
the government forced settlers to go there by a draft system
the government offered free land grants to settlers in the oregon territory

Explanation:

1. The California Gold Rush started in 1848 when gold was discovered in Coloma near Sacramento. San Francisco also grew rapidly due to the gold - rush but the initial discovery was near Sacramento.
2. For the Oregon Trail reasons:

• The Oregon Territory had fertile farming land with access to water, which attracted settlers looking for new agricultural opportunities.
• The climate was mild, which was appealing for living and farming.
• The government offered free land grants to settlers in the Oregon Territory, which was a strong economic incentive.

Answer:

1. D. San Francisco, 1848
2. It had very fertile farming land with plentiful access to water

The climate was mild; neither too cold nor hot
The government offered free land grants to settlers in the Oregon Territory