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After 1860, the population in the western United States increased significantly due to factors like the Gold Rush, westward expansion, and the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. States like California, which experienced a massive influx of settlers, emerged as populous areas. Additionally, territories such as Nevada and Colorado also saw population growth during this period. Overall, California became the most populous state in the West following the Civil War.

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