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Gold Discovery:
In January 1848, gold was discovered in California, triggering the Gold Rush.
Mass Migration:
By 1849, 50,000 people (known as the Forty-Niners) flocked to California in search of fortune.
Diverse Population:
California’s gold rush led to a diverse influx of people from all over the world.
Statehood:
By 1852, California’s population reached 360,000, and its economy became centered around gold mining and trade.
Impact on Native Americans
The Native American population in California was decimated, falling from 150,000 to 30,000 by 1860 due to violence and disease.
