Question
Why did white settlers flock to South Dakota in 1874?
(1 point)
Gold was discovered.
The Sioux sold the land to the United States government.
The land was exceptionally fertile.
Oil was discovered.
(1 point)
Gold was discovered.
The Sioux sold the land to the United States government.
The land was exceptionally fertile.
Oil was discovered.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
White settlers flocked to South Dakota in 1874 primarily because gold was discovered in the Black Hills. This discovery prompted a rush of settlers and miners seeking to capitalize on the newfound wealth.