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They didn't in 1840.The gold rush began at Sutter's Mill in Colima, CA. John Marshall discovered gold in the traces of the mill in 1848. Once the gold was discovered the rush was on. A newspaper headline stated "Eureka, Gold Found". The average pay was about 10.00 a month, but a man could make 50.00 a day if he found gold. Within months over 10,000 a day were coming into the area any way they could. Sutter lost in the gold rush. He lost his fortune , mill, and ended up a broke unhappy man. By 1850 CA became a state on Sept. 9, 1850.
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How much gold did gold rush find?
abaut 25% of gold was found in California and there is 75% still in California
What is the answer to the California gold Rush?
So far as I know, the gold rush is not a problem or a question, so it doesn't need an answer.
What is the effect of gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in California?
In 1848, a foreman at Sutter's Mill first found California gold. It brought on a "gold rush" as Americans traveled west to California in hopes of becoming rich. It is a well celebrated event in US history.
Why did more and more settlers begin to travel to California from the US?
People migrated west to California in the early 1800s because there was tons of gold in California so pretty much it was mainly the miners who migrated (moved) west to get as much gold as they can. I know this because we very recently learned about in history class at school.
The Know-Nothings gained power in the 1840s because?
many people feared immigrant influence in politics
What do you need to know to prospect for gold in California?
Where to look.
Why is The Golden State California's nickname?
beacuse California found gold in the thingamajig ):i don't know
How much gold did gold rush find?
abaut 25% of gold was found in California and there is 75% still in California
What is the answer to the California gold Rush?
So far as I know, the gold rush is not a problem or a question, so it doesn't need an answer.
Did slaves in the 1840S know how to use a row boat?
Yes
What is the effect of gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in California?
In 1848, a foreman at Sutter's Mill first found California gold. It brought on a "gold rush" as Americans traveled west to California in hopes of becoming rich. It is a well celebrated event in US history.
What is the value of an 1852 cal octagon half dollar gold worth?
I have a 1858 California 1/2 gold cion but know nothing of it?
What is one route that the prospectors took to get to California during the gold rush?
the world will never know.
What was considered the second gold rush of California?
I don't know thats why i'm asking the freaking computer!
How did newcomers from the eastern US assert their dominance over California during the California's gold rush?
They levied a heavy tax on foreign miners.
Why did more and more settlers begin to travel to California from the US?
People migrated west to California in the early 1800s because there was tons of gold in California so pretty much it was mainly the miners who migrated (moved) west to get as much gold as they can. I know this because we very recently learned about in history class at school.
Why did know-nothings gain power in the 1840s?
many people feared the influence of immigrants on politics
