4. California Gold Rush (1848)
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Gold Discovery:
In January 1848, gold was discovered in California, triggering the Gold Rush.
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Mass Migration:
By 1849, 50,000 people (known as the Forty-Niners) flocked to California in search of fortune.
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Diverse Population:
California’s gold rush led to a diverse influx of people from all over the world.
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Statehood:
By 1852, California’s population reached 360,000, and its economy became centered around gold mining and trade.
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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.
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