The california gold rush began in 1848. during this time period, thousands of people moved to california, often abandoning jobs and families in order to do so. which of the following statements best explains why people were willing to do this?

U. s. history i which statement is true? the missouri compromise ended slavery in the south. the compromise of 1850 eliminated slavery only in the south. the missouri compromise postponed the issue of slavery. the compromise of 1850 ended slavery in every region of the united states.

What was the main idea behind the daoist religion? a. everyone's life was guided by moral behavior. b. to live peacefully meant to live a life of suffering. c. family should be put above all else. d. all things should follow the flow of nature.

Which important event brought about the first peacetime draft in the united states? a. the vietnam war b. the civil war c. world war ii d. world war i