In 1840, the majority of California's population was composed of Native Americans. At that time, various indigenous tribes inhabited the region, living in diverse communities and practicing different cultures and traditions. Following the arrival of European settlers and the subsequent Gold Rush in 1848, the demographic composition of California would change significantly.
By a large margin, which group made up the majority of California's population in 1840?
Native Americans
BMJ Group was created in 1840.
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Liberty Party
In 1840, the estimated world population was around 1.1 billion.
1790-1840 the population went from 380,000 to 740,000. 1840-1890 the population went from 740,000 to 2,240,000. 1890-1940 the population went from 2,240,000 to 4,315,000. 1940-present the population went from 4,315,000 to 6,550,000 as it stands today.
1800-1840 the population went from 4,000 to 210,000. 1840-1880 the population went from 210,000 to 1,625,000. 1880-1920 the population went from 1,625,000 to 3,675,000. 1920-1960 the population went from 3,675,000 to 7,800,000. 1960-present the population went from 7,800,000 to 9,900,000.
The population of the U.S. grew from 3,929,214 in 1790 to 17,063,353 in 1840. During this period, growth in the western states and territories grew significantly.
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1800-1840 the population went from 1,250 to 590,000. 1840-1880 the population went from 590,000 to 1,250,000. 1880-1920 the population went from 1,250,000 to 2,350,000. 1920-1960 the population went from 2,350,000 to 3,300,000. 1960-present the population went from 3,300,000 to 4,800,000 as it stands today.
1800-1840 the population went from 7,500 to 375,000. 1840-1880 the population went from 375,000 to 1,125,000. 1880-1920 the population went from 1,125,000 to 1,800,000. 1920-1960 the population went from 1,800,000 to 2,200,000. 1960-present the population went from 2,200,000 to 2,975,000 as it stands today.