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The California Gold Rush refers to the period between 1848 and 1864, with the height of the gold rush in 1852 (1). The gold rush started when James Marshall discovered gold in the American River while building a mill for John Sutter. (2) Marshall's discovery spurred a migration of people to the soon to be state of California. The first census in the state of California in 1850 indicates the resident population was 92,527 (3).
1. The Gold Rush of 1849. History Channel. n.d. Web. 2 July 2013.
2. The California Gold Rush. California's Natural Resources. n.d. Web. 2 July 2013.
3. Resident population and Apportionment of the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Census Bureau. n.d. Web. 9 July 2013.
Newspapers throughtout the country and world printed articles and advertisments regarding gold in California. Some examples include:
"Miners at Thompson Dry Diggins." ca 1851.
Historical Photographs, Meriam Library. JPEG file.
California Gold Rush Video from the History Channel
Suggested articles on the California Gold Rush from the internet:
