California Gold Rush (aug 15, 1840 – jul 15, 1849)
Description:
The gold rush in California increased the amount of gold coins in circulation and by the end of the Civil War,gold coins were everywhere. This helped to lead to the Gold Standard in early 1900s due to the increased
supply of gold.
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Date:
aug 15, 1840
jul 15, 1849
~ 8 years and 11 months