Question

What event led to a rapid population increase in California in the late 1840s?

a)The territory became a state.

b)The territory adopted slavery.

c)Gold was discovered.

d)The Californians revolted.

Answer 1

Gold was discovered in 1848.

Answer 2

The event led to a rapid population increase in California in the late 1840s is the discovery of Gold in California. Due to the discovery of Gold a lot of people like miners and traders settle in California and thus starting the Gold Rush in late 1840s. Also due to the Gold Rush in California a large number of foreigners and people around the globe flocked in California for gold.