What role did California play in the American Civil War?
Q: What role did California play in the American Civil War?
A: California was involved in sending gold east, recruiting volunteer soldiers to replace regular army forces in the Western United States and in maintaining and building numerous camps and fortifications. The State of California did not send its units east, but many citizens traveled east and joined the Union Army. California's Volunteers also conducted many operations against Native American peoples within the state and other Western territories.
Q: Who were primarily settling California after the Gold Rush?
A: After the Gold Rush, California was settled primarily by Midwestern and Southern farmers, miners and businessmen.
Q: Which political party dominated California from its foundation?
A: Democrats dominated the state from its foundation.
Q: How were Southern Democrats sympathetic to during secession?
A: Southern Democrats were sympathetic to the Confederate States of America who seceded, but they were a minority group in the state.
Q: What role did Californian businessmen play in politics?
A: Californian businessmen played a significant role in Californian politics through their control of mines, shipping, finance, and the Republican Party. But they were a minority party until the secession crisis.
Q: How did Californians respond to secession crisis?
A: During secession crisis, Californian businessmen increased their control over mines, shipping finance and Republican Party which made them a majority party for some time.
