The Discovery Of Gold Rush

It is well known that industrialization in America started in the east. However, the gold rush was the reason why California industrialized much faster than the east. With the technological improvements, that the gold rush demands it helped California industrialize much faster. James Marshall first discovered gold on January 24 1848 on the south fork of the American river. A not so well know part of California history is that James Marshall was not the first person to discover gold in California. Francisco Lopez was the first documented gold rush in California. It is less know because right after Lopez had discovered gold the war between Mexico and US had begun. Moreover, like everyone knows Mexico lost and lost California and other territory to the US. After James Marshall had found gold and after everyone had started to hear the news, few people started rushing to the minefields. The gold rush fever had not started yet because many people were hesitant. It wasn’t until president, President Polk at that time, confirmed that there really was gold found in California after the announcement by Polk was heard. Massive amount of people from all over the world rushed to California. States were not the first to hear about the news. Actually, people in Hawaii were the first to find out. As trading ships were leaving the San Francisco port on their trips across the pacific. Was when the Hawaii found out about the news? When the states

Prior to the Gold Rush of 1849, California was a meagerly populated, an irrelevant area of the United States for the most part possessed by the general population of Mexico. In any case, that all changed when on January 24, 1848; woodworker and little time sawmill administrator James W. Marshall found a gold piece in the American River that would always show signs of change the historical backdrop of California and America1. Not exclusively did the Gold Rush prompt California 's permission into the Union in 1850, it additionally revived the possibility of the American Dream. Hundred 's of thousands of individuals filled the state by the draw of brisk and unending wealth. Because of the Gold Rush, California in the end turned into a

Before the Gold Rush of 1849, California was a sparsely populated, unimportant territory of the United States mostly inhabited by the people of Mexico. However, that all changed when on January 24, 1848; carpenter and small time sawmill operator James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget in the American River that would forever change the history of California and America1. Not only did the Gold Rush lead to California’s admittance into the Union in 1850, it also rekindled the idea of the American Dream. Hundred’s of thousands of people poured into the state by the lure of quick and infinite riches. As a result of the Gold Rush, California

The California Gold Rush was a time during 1848-1857 where James W. Marshall found gold, as a result, people around the world came to California for it.

What was the California Gold Rush and how did it impact Westward Expansion and the growth of California.

The California Gold Rush of 1849 was a major point in history that involved the colonization of the far west, the hunt for gold, and many issues to go along with it. During a period where nothing was really advancing or happening, many people began to look for a new job or a new way to make some form of money. In times like that, there are little to no jobs available. Some people managed to fine gold in the west, and a lot of it, specifically located in California. As people began telling others about it, the information eventually spread throughout the continent. Eventually, thousands of people were migrating out west in search of gold to get rich on.

In the article “Getting to California” it states that, “By 1849, people from all over the world- Asia, Australia, Europe, Hawaii, North America, and South Africa- were scrambling to California. Many came not only to seek their fortunes, but also to find a better way of life. Of the almost 90,000 people who hastened to the gold fields in 1849, about 23,000 were U.S. citizens.” (saffer,14) It is amazing how all of these people traveled to California, they were so motivated.

California’s gold rush began on March 1848. Just two months prior, gold was discovered in Sutter’s mill. The news was never meant to spread over anywhere else but, to their dismay, the news for gold discovered was far too immense to be kept a secret for too long. As rumors circulated then were confirmed,

     The California Gold Rush of 1849 is one of the most interesting and exiting events of the United States. From the wild stories of men striking it big, to the heart wrenching tales of people losing everything, these are what make it so alluring. There are many aspects of the California Gold Rush; effects on California; individual stories of struggle; and effects on the United States as a young country looking for stability.

The gold rush played a major part in the westward expansion. The gold rush is where millions of people came from all over the world. The gold rush started in 1848 and ended in 1852.

Gold found in California starting the Gold Rush, happened to not be the first discovery of gold in there. “But gold had been found in 1843 near the Mission San Fernando in Southern California”. Although this discovery did not spark much attention, reason being. At that the time the country was under Mexican rule. “ The great California gold rush began on January 24,1848, when James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget in the American River while constructing a sawmill for John Sutter, a Sacramento agriculturalist”. Discovery of this gold generated the Gold Rush, which is one of the most significant events that

“To many Californians the mention of January 24, 1948, conveys no special meaning, nor is that date widely commemorated in the state. Yet it had a special significance in the history of California, for on that day James Marshall, a moody carpenter from Missouri, discovered the first gold nuggets that resulted in a stampede known as the California Gold Rush.” The California Gold Rush drew in thousands of white settlers, all seeking a better life and a chance

Gold Rush is one of the significant event in the history. In this project, I will introduce what is the major effects of the Gold Rush in the California and how it changed the people, economic, political and environmental effects. The Gold Rush was a rapid movement of people to a newly discovered Goldfield. The Gold Rush was arguably one of the most significant events to build American history during the first half of the 19th century. Thousands of gold miners traveled by the sea and over the land to San Francisco and the surrounding area. In January 1848, James Wilson Marshall discovered gold along the American

What is the Californian Gold Rush? The Californian Gold Rush is a time in United States history specifically in 1848. At this time gold was discovered in the mountains of California by workers in the area. Although this time caused a shortage of workers due to them traveling to the work in the gold fields to hopefully strike it rich like many others did. The amount of Gold produced in this time was truly astonishing. From the year 1848 to 1859 the amount of gold produced totaled over 44 million dollars in total value. The Gold Rush affected various parts and factors in the United States, from the issue of slavery to the economy in general. This is a true example of how a country can utilize their resources, specifically in the Californian Gold Rush

In January of 1848, James Marshall discovered gold at John Sutter’s Mill. In May, Sam Brannan arrived in San Francisco and advertised the Gold Rush. In June, about 4,000 to 5,000 miners were in the gold district. However, by late 1848 the whole American nation and foreign countries knew about the gold rush and the population rose to 40,000 by December of 1849. Many headed to California in the Spring of 1849, either overland or by ship. In addition, many young men that survived the journey were traveling in groups with brothers, cousins or friends. Migrating to California from in the United States typically costed $100-$300 cash, but depended on when and how one traveled. The sea route was shorter, but this depended on the amount of time spent waiting for a ship. Lastly, once they arrived in California, many tried mining with their hands because all that was required was a pick or shovel and those who thought physical labor was too difficult, they eventually moved on to other jobs. I think this is a good source for my essay because it gives information about who discovered the gold mines and eventually brought miners to California.