California Gold Rush (24 jan 1848 ano – 1 jan 1855 ano)

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Gold was found in California in 1848, bringing 300,000 some people in hopes of finding more gold. The sudden influx of immigration and gold into the money supply boosted the American economy. Led to California becoming it's own state.
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In this picture you can see the dirty living conditions that the miners along with the slaves had to work in.

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