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Displacing Indigenous Peoples

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Why a lot of Europeans hurried to America in the hope of making a quick fortune?

Solution

There was always the hope that there was gold in North America. In the 1840s, traces of gold were found in the USA, in California. This led to the 'Gold Rush', when thousands of eager Europeans hurried to America in the hope of making a quick fortune.

Some More Questions From Displacing Indigenous Peoples Chapter

What is meant by 'Native' ?

How the names of native tribes are given ?

What do you know about Wampum belts?

What do you know about the earliest inhabitants of North America? From where they came?

Why often the people go to long journeys ?

Why was Africa divided ?

Who are Hopis?

When in North America the mining industry and extensive agriculture have been developed?

Who was Thomas Jefferson?

Who gave the name New Zealand?

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