CLEP US History I Exam Prep

Answer: C -Samuel Clemens, whose pen name was Mark Twain, got his start as a journalist in the Gold Rush. He went to San Francisco to cover it, and his writing became immensely popular. Well known for his wit and astuteness in portraying relevant social issues, Twain would go on to become one of the most important authors of the 19^th century. He was also known for his distinctly American voice and attention to the Mississippi River, which figured prominently in his works.