During the early 1850s, hundreds of thousands of people migrated to California
A. to farm its rich soil.
B. in hope of gaining wealth from gold.
C. to take advantage of acres of cheaply available land.
D. for its temperate climate and lucrative fishing industry.
Answer: B
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