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  1. Jun 17, 2024 · The California Gold Rush was the mass migration of Americans and others to California in search of gold, which was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in 1848. It led to California's statehood and is one of the most important events tied to America’s Manifest Destiny and how it shaped the United States.

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  2. Jun 18, 2024 · Overview of the California Gold Rush, the rapid influx of fortune seekers in California that began after gold was found at Sutter’s Mill on the American River in early 1848. The Gold Rush reached its peak in 1852.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  3. 3 days ago · The California Gold Rush began in January 1848, when James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma. This discovery set off a frenzy of migration, with thousands of prospectors, known as “forty-niners,” flocking to California in hopes of striking it rich. At the time of the discovery, California was sparsely populated, with ...

  4. Jun 25, 2024 · Following the discovery of extensive gold deposits in California, the California Gold Rush of 1848 allowed commerce and economic activity to thrive. The cities of San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento expanded rapidly as they catered to the needs of the gold miners.

  5. 6 days ago · Starring alongside Lee Marvin and Jean Seberg, Eastwood plays a gold prospector who forms an unconventional partnership – both business and romantic – with a fellow miner (Marvin) as they navigate the ups and downs of life during the California Gold Rush.

  6. Discover the California Gold Rush's impact on America's westward expansion, from boomtowns to mining camps. Explore the 49ers' quest for riches in the Sierra Nevada.

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  8. Jun 23, 2024 · California’s gold rush towns are booming – 175 years on. Fortune-seekers helped this picturesque corner of California flourish in the 19th century, now it lures wine lovers and hikers. 23...

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