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    The California Gold Rush 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

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    Alcatraz Prison

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    Alcatraz was a prison, that was in use from 1934 to 1963. It housed some of the world´s most dangerous criminals over the span of twenty-nine years. I chose to write about Alcatraz because I like the history of weird and creepy places, which Alcatraz is. Alcatraz is creepy because there are many claims that people have heard the cries and moans in cell blocks A, B, and C. I also chose to write about this because I wanted to learn more about Alcatraz. Someday I want to go there. This essay will explain

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    not that populated place. Gold was first found by James Marshall at Sutter's Mill. James Marshall told John Sutter and they didn’t want anyone to know, but word spread to fast and everyone was coming from 100 miles away to 10 feet away. Everyone at San Francisco went find gold except women, children and 5 men. Women took all of the men's jobs because there were no men. Everyone wanted to get more gold in a shorter amount time, but the fastest route was through a jungle where many died from animal

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    how they died was how dangerous the waters or the San Francisco Bay are. Page 6 paragraph 9 states “The shark infested water”. This quote shows how the three prisoners cold have died from a shark attack. Page 9 paragraph 2 states “The current would have pulled them to their deaths.” This illustrates how the prisoners would have drifted out to sea. Those reasons are how Frank Morris and his crew could have died from the dangerous waters of the San Francisco Bay. Another way the prisoners could

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    marked the beginning of California’s transformation. The Gold Rush brought men pouring into California from all over the world. Chinese, European, and Mexican men left their wives and children behind for a chance at this golden opportunity. Settling in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Stockton; new lives, cities and traditions began to form in this frontier society. California suffered at this time due to the shortage of women and families. The population consisted primarily of men who until recently

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    In York and Fig, reporters are analyzing the process of gentrification in Highland Park and getting the opinions of those living through it. Gentrification is the process of renovating a city so that it conforms a higher class. Gentrification has been a controversial topic because in some ways it is helpful but it is also hurting the people who have been in the gentrified city for years. When Highland Park was being gentrified several residents were noticing more white people in the area. These

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    San Diego Research Paper

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    San Diego Ceiling Fan Installer San Diego is located 120 miles south of Los Angeles, California. It is located around the Laguna Mountains, which are part of the Peninsular Ranges, found near the Laguna Salada and Elsinore Faults. The mountain ranges average 1,591 feet above sea level. It is 35 miles north of the border with Mexico. San Diego is a natural harbor to the Pacific Ocean. For this reason the climate of San Diego is generally mild and dry throughout the year. In essence San Diego

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    San Francisco Confidential is a collection of short stories that focus on the major events that have helped shape the city to the concrete jungle it is now. The author orders the events chronologically, starting off with the bloody gold rush. He quickly progresses through the story, describing how people began prostitution as a source of income when gold was not found. Then it evolves to city officials murdering each other, the hippie era, drugs, alcohol, and sex scandals. Later, as the city becomes

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