Question

When gold was discovered in California in 1848, the people who made the most money were______

Answer 1

When gold was discovered in California in 1848, the people who made the most money were_C) opportunist _____  shopkeepers who sold mining equipment to gold-seekers.

opportunist  (noun) : someone who tries to take advantage in every situation.

Answer 2

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“When gold was discovered in California in 1848, the people who made the most money were opprtunistic shopkeepers who sold mining equipment to gold-seekers.”