what was significant about john bidwell's journey to california?

He is noted for having led one of the first emigrant parties, known as the Bartleson–Bidwell Party, along the California Trail, and for founding Chico, California. He received Mexican land grants after becoming a Mexican citizen before the Mexican–American War, and became a wealthy rancher.

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social status of early civilizations was based primarily on economic power.- true ( first choice)

whose power in the senate is equal to the power of the speaker of the house?