The California Gold Rush (jan 12, 1848 – jan 1, 1855)
Description:
The California Gold Rush, starting in 1848 and booming till the early 1850s, was this insane time in U.S. history. Gold was found at Sutter's Mill, causing a frenzy! '49ers flooded to California, hoping to strike it big. It totally changed California, with rapid growth and a mix of cultures. Miners used different ways to get gold, but by the mid-1850s, things slowed down as the easy gold ran out. Still, it had a huge impact on America, especially California.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 12, 1848
jan 1, 1855
~ 6 years and 11 months