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1. 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…

2. Western Mining Operations

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   Western mining operations refer to the collective industrial activities focused on the extraction of valuable mineral resources from geographically western territories, typically characterized by arid to semi-arid environments and substantial geological heterogeneity. These operations have profoundly shaped the economic geography and political development of the regions involved, often involving complex interactions between resource availability, [technological innovation](/entries/technologi…