The discovery of gold in california in 1848 was followed by a)protest b)investigation c)mass migration . hundreds of thousands of americans and foreigners poured into california, leading to the creation of mining towns. these migrants were called the forty-niners. while some found gold, others found a)salvation b)business opportunity c)silver. the increase in population created a market for a variety of services and products. enterprising individuals who opened shops and stores made fortunes. thus, the gold rush opened up opportunities for fulfilling the american dream.

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regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.