Califorina Gold Rush (jan 24, 1848 – jan 1, 1855)
Description:
What sparked the gold rush was the discovery of gold nuggets in Sacramento Valley in California. Everybody all over the world traveled to make easy profits and the way they did this was either by sea or land. When the entire gold rush was over a total of $2 billion worth of material was mined.Photo Description:
This is a photo of miners and people mining gold all around for quick money and profits. This was the time to make a lot of money.
Year 1850
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Date:
jan 24, 1848
jan 1, 1855
~ 6 years and 11 months