MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
ELECTION OF 1848 AND THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH
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People are no longer interested in gold.
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In 1848, California was a land of plenty where everyone could make a living.
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In 1848, there were no roads or railroads connecting California to the other states.
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In 1848, more people lived in California than they do now
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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: -It made the Western U.S. more important. In particular, it helped turn California from a once-isolated place to a major economic and political force, and helped lead to the state’s rapid growth.
Detailed explanation-3: -The California Gold Rush was sparked by the discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 and was arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history during the first half of the 19th century.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Sacramento Valley Railroad (SVRR) was incorporated on August 4, 1852, the first transit railroad company incorporated in California. Construction did not begin until February 1855 because of financial and right of way issues, and its first train operated on February 22, 1856.