39: The California Gold Rush and the Compromise of 1850
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The California Gold Rush: Miners, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrant Communities
This chapter explores the experiences of miners during the California Gold Rush, including the exploitation of indigenous peoples and the diversity of immigrant communities. It also touches on the prejudice and racism faced by many immigrants and African Americans, as well as the lack of formal government in California.
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