A Rush of Gold Seekers By 1849, the non-native population of California had grown to almost 100,000 people. Nearly two-thirds were Americans. Upon arrival in California, immigrants learned mining ...

The 1849 California Gold Rush spawned numerous new deposits throughout the West a decade later. Gold nuggets that were heavier sank when shaken after washing away. A significant amount of lead mining ...

California’s early statehood was defined by the gold rush that started in the late 1840s, giving us the name “49ers.” Miners ...

California, home to beautiful coastlines, majestic redwoods, and arid deserts, also has its fair share of unusually named ...

Few experiences make gold mining history come alive for kids ... the South Fork of the American River, starting the California Gold Rush of 1849. Today, Coloma preserves their history at the ...

California environmentalists, who also fought the first gold rush, continue to raise concerns about how gold miners affect the landscape. The atmosphere in the camps may well be darker than in ...

In 1850, California became the 31st state after much debate due to its wealth. A tax targeting Chinese immigrants was even introduced by the government. The Gold Rush was also adversely affected by ...

Digital technology has interconnected people and services, but  global governance driven by mercantilist interests have led ...

A Rush of Gold Seekers By 1849, the non-native population of California had grown to almost 100,000 people. Nearly two-thirds were Americans. Upon arrival in California, immigrants learned mining ...

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