The Californian Gold Rush

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The paper discusses how the discovery of gold in 1848 and the subsequent influx of thousands of people into the region created the foundations and the special character of California today. The paper relates that many historians see the Californian gold rush as having an extensive national as well as regional influence.

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Introduction
A Brief Overview
The Effect on the Development Growth of California
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The discovery of gold in Caliornia was an event that changed the region and which had a profound impact on the country as a whole. This historical event is even described as "epoch-making. ( Color in the River) The effects of this event had a far-reaching impact on the social structure of the region and also on economic, political, judicial aspects, as well as the cultural development of California. The influx of thousands of people into California in search of gold "...transformed not only the economic history of California, but much of its social, cultural, and political history as well." ( Color in the River)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• "California." The Columbia Encyclopedia. 6th ed. 2004.
• Color in the River. World and I; 3/1/1999
• Edwards, Bob. MORNING EDITION from NPR News Host. 09-08-2000.
• "Gold Rush." The Columbia Encyclopedia. 6th ed. 2004..
• Kyle, Douglas E. "Rush for Riches: Gold Fever and the Making of California." California History Spring 2004: 72+.

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