Question

When gold was discovered in California in 1848, the people who made the most money were______

shopkeepers who sold mining equipment to gold-seekers.

A)opportunistic

B)opportunity

C)opportunist

Please explain why

Answer 1

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“When gold was discovered in California in 1848, the people who made the most money were opprtunistic shopkeepers who sold mining equipment to gold-seekers.”

Answer 2

When gold was discovered in California in 1848, the people who made the most money were_C) opportunist _____ shopkeepers who sold mining equipment to gold-seekers.

opportunist (noun) : someone who tries to take advantage in every situation.