JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850
AGE OF THE COMMON MAN
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Question
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a population boom related to the California gold rush
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a series of terrible winters across the Rocky Mountains
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a transcontinental railroad linking the East with the West
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a threat of raids along the border of New Mexico Territory
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Detailed explanation-1: -Several days earlier, January 24, 1848, gold had been discovered on the American River near Sacramento, and the ensuing gold rush hastened California’s admittance to the Union. With the Gold Rush came a huge increase in population and a pressing need for civil government.
Detailed explanation-2: -The discovery of the precious metal at Sutter’s Mill in January 1848 was a turning point in global history. The rush for gold redirected the technologies of communication and transportation and accelerated and expanded the reach of the American and British Empires.
Detailed explanation-3: -One of the main reasons people moved west was for the land. There was lots of land, good soil for farming, and it could be bought at a cheap price. In addition, it was very crowded living on the East Coast. The population of the United States was growing at a very fast rate.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Gold Rush significantly influenced the history of California and the United States. It created a lasting impact by propelling significant industrial and agricultural development and helped shape the course of California’s development by spurring its economic growth and facilitating its transition to statehood.