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  • Gold Rush
    Gold Rush

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    Discover how the Gold Rush led to the creation of California.

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  • Gold
    Gold

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    In this deleted scene, we take a look deeper into a South African gold mine.

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  • Carpenter's Discovery Triggers Gold Rush
    Carpenter's Discovery Triggers Gold Rush

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    This History Channel gold mine video reflects on January 24, 1848, when James Marshall, a carpenter, discovered gold in a California river. As word spread, people began to flock to California in hopes of finding gold.

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  • California
    California

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    With its varied climate and diverse cultural influences, California boasts a range of natural wonders and architectural masterpieces.

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During the Gold Rush of 1849, tens of thousands of people flocked to California to seek their fortunes mining gold. It was the largest migration in United States history.

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