1. In chapter 7.1, the author explains that on January 19, 1848, gold was discovered at Captain Sutter’s mill on the American River. On September 9, 1850, California became a state. How long after Mr. Marshall discovered gold did California become a state? (Allow for leap year if necessary.) Explain your thinking.
   
   
2. The 150 men that made up the wagon train to leave Oregon City in September 1848 needed to carry supplies for 6 months. If each man spent $13.50 to purchase nine items, how many of each of the following items did he buy?

   Containers of sugar          $1.00 each

   Containers of salt pork     $1.50 each

   Picks                                  $2.50 each

   Explain your thinking.

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