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California Gold Rush
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The California Gold Rush was a period of intense, rapid migration to California that began in January 1848 following the discovery of gold placers at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma. This event, which dramatically reshaped the demographic, economic, and political landscape of the American West, continued with significant impact until roughly 1855. The immediate…
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California Gold Rush
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Conclusion and Legacy
The Gold Rush subsided significantly after 1855 as surface deposits became exhausted and surface prospecting became economically unviable for individuals without significant capital. While gold production continued for decades, the frenetic pace of the initial phase ended. The era's lasting legacy is the rapid establishment of California as a major political and [economic force](/entries…