All of the following describe the effects of the booming economy of San Francisco EXCEPT that
A. middle-class, American-born Protestants campaigned against violence in the streets.
B. a Committee of Vigilance was formed to promote democratic politics.
C. land values in the city soared.
D. some residents sent their laundry to Hawaii because it was more affordable.
Answer: B
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