USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -This massive migration to California transformed the state’s landscape and population. The Gold Rush was characterized by violent clashes among settlers, miners, and Native Americans over access to the land and its natural resources.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was a long process which took almost twenty years, but it provided a stronger economy for California. What effect did California’s rapid population growth have on Californios and Native Americans? Explain. The Californios and Native Americans faced discrimination and poor treatment.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -In response to reports from California, Polk stated that such an “abundance” of gold had been found that the news “would scarcely command belief.” Aspiring miners “rushed” to California, causing the state’s population to increase by more than 300 percent between 1850 and 1860.

Detailed explanation-5: -On January 24, 1848, gold was discovered in California at Sutter’s Mill. By 1849, people were coming to California from all over the world to look for gold. The California gold rush caused a huge increase in California’s population. That year about 80, 000 gold-seekers came to California, hoping to strike it rich.