jan 24, 1848 - Discovery of Gold in California
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The Discovery of Gold in California was the catalyst for a rush of westward expansion. Discovered in the Sacramento Valley were small gold nuggets, that inspired hope in people living east that they could strike it rich in the Golden state. The non native population increased by 5 times in 1849 from 1848.
Gold Rush: California, Date & Sutter’s Mill - HISTORY. (n.d.). History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/gold-rush-of-1849#california-s-mines
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