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AP US History
Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.2
What could possibly happen if gold was not discovered in California during this period?
The Mexican-American War might never occur.
Slavery wouldn't spread across newly acquired territories by the US from Mexico after war's end due to lack of economic incentive for such expansion..
Oregon Territory disputes with Britain wouldn't be resolved peacefully.
The influx of settlers to California might have been slower, affecting statehood timing and demographic development there.
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