The California Gold Rush

1849

The California Gold Rush

What was the California Gold Rush and how did it change the United States during the era of Westward Expansion? In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill, setting off one of the largest migrations in American history. This video introduces key events, people, and impacts of the Gold Rush in a c

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