dec 1, 1859 - Settlements of the Westen Territory:

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Americans' migration into these lands began earnestly. The Great American Desert became known as the region between the Mississippi Valley and the Pacific Coast. Emigrants traveled through these regions, so there were several decades in California and Oregon before farming was attempted on the great plains. Overland Trails: By the 1860s, following the Oregon, Mormon, Santa Fe, and California trails, hundreds of thousands had entered the west. The wagon train took months to enter the foothills of the Rockies or to face the challenges of the Southern Desert. The last challenge before the heavy snow was the mountain passes of the sierras and cascades. Depression and sickness from harsh situations were the most common risks. Farming Frontier: By the 1860s, following the Oregon, Mormon, Santa Fe, and California trails, hundreds of thousands had entered the west. The wagon train took months to enter the foothills of the Rockies or to face the challenges of the Southern Desert. The last challenge before the heavy snow was the mountain passes of the sierras and cascades. Depression and sickness from harsh situations were the most common risks.
Mining Frontier: In California, the discovery of gold in 1848 set off the first of many migrations to the western mountains. In California, Nevada, Colorado, and the black hills of the Dakotas, there were gold and silver rushes. Gold Rush: By 1860, in 12 years, the population of California had risen from 14,000 to 380,000. The hurricanes drew people from all over the world. One third of the miners were Chinese back in the 1860s. Gold Rush: -By 1860, in 12 years, the population of California had risen from 14,000 to 380,000. The hurricanes drew people from all over the world. One third of the miners were Chinese back in the 1860s.

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