1. Who does President Obama feel he represents and that voted him into office?

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.

4. what happens to pip shortly after magwitch dies? a. he returns to life as a blacksmith. b. he goes to jail for his debts. c. he becomes extremely ill. o d. he inherits a fortune.

Is this statement true or false? before 1850, workers in american mines, mills, and factories were poorly paid, but their safety on the job was always protected by strict laws.