Was a contagious disease, brought from europe to the western hemisphere, which killed thousands of native americans a. influenza b. the common cold c. polio d. smallpox

How did industrialization change life in the united states?

Which statement is an example of direct democracy? a) people elect a senator to the u.s. congress. b) the town council approves funding for a new high school. c) the president issues an executive preventing states from executing prisoners. d) voters approve an amendment allowing elderly people to pay nothing in property tax.

The california gold rush: actually had only a small impact on california’s population because its rich farmlands already attracted thousands of new settlers each year. attracted almost equal numbers of men and women. resulted in laws that discriminated against “foreign miners.” made considerable wealth for average miners because gold mining demanded no real investment of capital. hurt the development of san francisco because gold discoveries shifted interest to areas outside of town.