Why was the discovery of gold important of setteling the west

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  • Created on: 27-03-17 21:22
When was gold discovered?
Acciedntly in 1848
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What was the mens aim?
To become rich quickly
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How many men were digging in california by the end pf 1848?
Around 10,000
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What were the gold diggers called?
Forty-niners
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What other places were gold discovered?
Arizona, Idaho, Dakota
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Why was it gold the 'gold rush'?
So much gold was found so quickly
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