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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.

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Why is Sutters Mill important in history?

Sutter's Mill was the first place that gold was discovered in California. The discovery in 1848, was the beginning of what is called the California Gold Rush. It was important as it increased the population of California dramatically and that population was a mixture of not only Americans, but it brought new immigrants from many parts of the world.


Did the Sutters mill go looking for gold in California?

Yes


In 1849 who was the first to mine gold in California?

sutters mill


What was the sight of the start of the California gold rush?

Sutters Mill


Where was gold discover in California?

SanFrancisco California


A discovery at sutters mill led to what historic event?

The California Gold rush of 1849.


In 1848 gold was discovered at Sutters Mill in California sparking a migration that brought 300000 new residents to the area looking for riches What was the nickname given to these gold lovers?

49ers


Which river was Sutters Mill located?

It is on the American River which flows through California's Sacramento Valley


Where was sutters mill why was it important?

Sutters mill was located above Sacramento in Columa California and it was run by a man named John Marshall who found gold in the traces. This find began the gold rush and within two years California was a state on September 9, 1850.


The terms Sutters Mill and Comstock Lode are associated with?

The mining of precious metals in the west


What was john sutters mill?

It was sawmill


Gold was discovered where in 1848?

Sutter's Mill, California-