California Gold Rush | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
网页2024年9月11日 · California Gold Rush, rapid influx of fortune seekers in California that began after gold was found at Sutter’s Mill in early 1848 and reached its peak in 1852. According to estimates, more than 300,000 people came to …
California gold rush - Wikipedia
网页The California gold rush (1848–1855) was a gold rush that began on January 24, 1848, when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. [1] The news of gold brought approximately 300,000 people to California from the rest of the United States and abroad. [2]
Gold Rush: California, Date & Sutter’s Mill - HISTORY
网页2010年4月6日 · The California Gold Rush was sparked by the discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 and was arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history...
The California Gold Rush - American History Central
网页2024年9月20日 · The California Gold Rush was the mass migration of Americans and others to California in search of gold, which was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in 1848. It led to California's statehood and is one of the most important events tied to America’s Manifest Destiny and how it shaped the United States.
The California Gold Rush | American Experience | PBS
网页The California Gold Rush. Sandwiched between the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the Civil War in 1861, the California Gold Rush is considered by many historians to be the most significant event...
The California Gold Rush - U.S. National Park Service
网页For centuries, Indians had lived in the West without outside competition for resources. But now the pioneers' lust for wealth was threatening to decimate the Indians through the consumption of foods, lands, water and space. Many new routes were opened into California as a result of the Gold Rush.
Gold Rush - California State Library
网页When gold was discovered on January 24, 1848, it set in motion events that forever changed California’s existing cultures, population, and environment. Thousands of people from all around the world flocked to the gold fields looking to strike it rich. This sudden influx of people, destructive gold mining processes, and the rapid growth of ...
Who were the original 49ers? The true story of the California Gold Rush
网页2024年2月8日 · The true story of the California Gold Rush. A gold miner pans for gold in California, 1885. The state's gold rush only lasted a few years, but some have continued to seek gold...
California Gold Rush: The Largest Mass Migration in U.S. History
网页The California Gold Rush was the largest mass migration in American history since it brought about 300,000 people to California. It all started on January 24, 1848, when James W. Marshall found gold on his piece of land at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma. The news of gold quickly spread around.
The California Gold Rush of 1849 - World History Edu
网页2024年2月28日 · The California Gold Rush of 1849, one of the most significant events in American history, was a period marked by rapid migration, dramatic societal changes, and the accelerated development of California from a remote province into a bustling center of civilization. This phenomenon began with the discovery of gold in 1848 and lasted until the ...