In which pair of events did the first event most directly influence the second
A. Discovery of gold in California- Louisiana purchase
B. Building of the transcontinental railroad - disappearance of the frontier
C. Settling of the Oregon territory- passage of the homestead act
D. Assimilation if Native American Indians into American society - passage of the Dawes act
Answer: B. Building of the transcontinental railroad - disappearance of the frontier
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