Gold Rush Sparks War
When Gold Fever Trumped Diplomacy Key Takeaways The California Gold Rush of 1848 started a big move westward. People wanted to find gold…
Sutter’s Mill
Sutter’s Mill
Sutter’s Mill: Journey back to 1848, when James W. Marshall’s discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill ignited the California Gold Rush. Learn about the historical significance of this event, its impact on westward expansion, and the transformation of California’s landscape and society.