History That Doesn't Suck 39: The California Gold Rush and the Compromise of 1850
May 27, 2019
The podcast explores the California Gold Rush and the Compromise of 1850, covering topics such as the devastating floods in Sacramento City during the Gold Rush, the growth of California, the slavery debate in Congress, the experiences of miners and immigrant communities, the California Constitution Convention and slavery debates, and the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act and tensions over slavery.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Sacramento City's Devastating Floods and Tragic Consequences
04:08 • 2min
The Impact of the Gold Rush and Compromise of 1850
06:03 • 12min
The California Gold Rush: Miners, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrant Communities
18:22 • 11min
The California Constitution Convention and Slavery Debates
29:00 • 26min
The Impact of the Fugitive Slave Act and Tensions over Slavery
55:18 • 3min