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What is one purpose of Samuel Thurston's article?

ATo inform people about the California Gold Rush
BTo get government support for new land laws in Oregon
CTo encourage citizens to move west to California
DTo tell people the best routes for traveling to Oregon

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kmatras1

The correct answer is B.

Thurston was a key component in getting the Donation Land Claim Act to pass, which promoted the settlement of the Oregon Territory. The effect of this act was the surge of white settlers moving to Oregon (and thus traveling along the Oregon Trail).