Read the passage. Then answer the question. In early 1848, a man named John Marshall found gold flakes in a river in California. When the news spread, the California gold rush began. Gold seekers traveled by land and sea to California, hoping to strike it rich. As a result, the population of California soared from 1,000 to 100,000 in less than two years!

Why did gold seekers travel to California?

A. to get rich

B. to find John Marshall

C. to increase the population of California

D. to spread the news about gold flakes in a California river

How does gianlorenzo bernini's fountain of the four rivers reflect the beliefs of the people during the baroque period of italy? the fountain emphasized the ongoing conflict between artist and patron during the baroque period. the fountain served as a public emblem of the catholic church's dominance and authority. the fountain symbolized the importance of the protestant church as an art patron in italy. the fountain reflected the belief in the complete control of italian royalty over the italian citizens. 1 points save answer question 3 what is a baroque convention bernini used in his david?