<span>After the Mexican-American War, the area that later became the state of California was ceded to the US. With the discovery of gold and the rush of people who traveled out to this area in hopes of finding part of the precious metals, there were enough people for the area to apply for statehood. This took place and was ratified in 1850.</span>
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The emancipation proclamation was not well received mainly by southerners. For them the abolition of slavery announced the collapse of their economy, ethnic diversity and the end of their civilization<span> </span>
I believe it is 'C' or 'D'. I am taking the pre-test now, and that's what my teacher said. I hope this narrows your options down a bit.
