Question

What did James Marshall discover when he was overseeing the construction of a California sawmill in

1848?
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An abundance of steel, which would provide enough material to expand railways westward.
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Gold! The discovery set off the Gold Rush of 1849.
An ancient Indian burial site that included a wealth of precious metals,
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Answer 1

Gold,gold discovery set off the gold rush of 1849

Step-by-step explanation:

On January 24, 1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold on the property of Johann A. Sutter near Coloma, California. A builder, Marshall was overseeing construction of a sawmill on the American River