Question

what percent was the first increase in population for the gold rush in California? a 100% b 200% c 500% d 1000%

Answer 1

The correct answer ic C.) 500%

Explanation:

In 1849, in the beginning of the Gold Rush, the population of California rose from 20,000 to 100,000. That is a 500% increase.

Answer 2

I think it was 500% because it started with 2000 non natives and then went to 15000.