The California Gold Rush

1848-01-24

The discovery of gold in California sparked a massive migration and economic boom.

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John Sutter

Swiss pioneer and founder of Sutter's Mill

John Sutter was a Swiss pioneer who founded Sutter's Mill in California where gold was discovered in 1848. This discovery sparked the California Gold Rush and brought thousands of prospectors to the region.

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Levi Strauss

Entrepreneur and founder of Levi Strauss & Co.

Levi Strauss was an entrepreneur who capitalized on the California Gold Rush by selling durable denim pants to miners. His innovative blue jeans became a symbol of the American West and laid the foundation for his successful clothing company.

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James Marshall

Carpenter and discoverer of gold at Sutter's Mill

James Marshall was a carpenter who discovered gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush. His accidental find changed the course of history and led to a massive influx of fortune seekers to California.

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