<span>Most did not strike it rich, but they remained in California and bettered the state's infrastructure. This was because they were a ready labor force, and the amount of gold in the gold fields had been wildly exaggerated. There just was not enough gold for all of the forty niners to strike it rich.</span>
The answer should be D. It advocated strong leadership by the federal government.
<span>Dred Scott was a slave who sued for his freedom. His owner brought him to a free state. Therefore Dred Scott was a on free land making him free. Chief Justice, Roger B. Taney ruled against Dred Scott saying that he was property and not a citizen. The South now felt that they could now bring their slaves to any free soil. The North was man and said that it was a Southern conspiracy. I hope this answers your question!</span>