Which statement best connects the place, event, and timing of the gold rush described in the fact?

Which statement best connects the place, event, and timing of the gold rush described in the fact?

• AThe gold rush began in 1851 after gold was found in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria.Correct
• BThe gold rush began when gold was discovered only in Western Australia in 1851.
• CThe gold rush began in Victoria and New South Wales after 1901.
• DThe gold rush began before 1851 because gold had been discovered in Canberra.

The fact specifically links three details: the gold rush began in 1851, gold was discovered, and the discoveries were in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria.