California Gold Rush

The mid-19th-century gold rush that transformed California's population and economy.

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American River (California): course, history, ecology, and recreation American River The American River rises in the Sierra Nevada and flows west to the Sacramento River. Known for its Gold Rush history, Folsom Lake and Dam, salmon runs, and extensive recreational…

California: geography, history, population and economy

California: geography, history, population and economy California Comprehensive overview of California: location, geography, key cities, history, demographics, economy and cultural importance within the United States.