The California Gold Rush | History In A Nutshell

The date of January 24, 1848 started out as a typical work day for carpenter James W. Marshall, who was tasked with constructing a water-powered sawmill in Coloma, California. While digging a channel, Marshall looked down and noticed shiny metallic flakes in the water below him. What Marshall discovered would trigger one of the largest single movements of human beings in world history. Once President James K. Polk confirmed the presence of gold in California, thousands of people from the United States and abroad caught “gold fever,” and flocked to California with hopes and dreams of striking it rich. The California Gold Rush transformed the United States forever, and fast tracked California to becoming a state in 1850. Join our cartoon avatar host as he takes viewers through a brief historical expose on the California Gold Rush!

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[SteelYoda]

7:50 "Many businesses, such as Shops, hotels, saloon, and 'more' were established.." They didn't want to say BROTHELS. haha

[charliew]

My grandfather's grandfather (Charles Wood) emigrated from Concord Massachusetts to California in 1852, via the Nicargua route. My grandfather knew this story well - and even visited Nicaragua to better appreciate the experience. After arriving in California, my Great Great Grandfather and his brother worked in the foothills selling goods to miners and served as guides between San Francisco and the Gold Country. He eventually established a farm and ranching operation in Danville, and while no longer in operation, many of the buildings remain on the remaining acreage. Prior to this article, I did not realize that going via Nicaragua meant steam ships were used, I had assumed it was sailing vessels.

[Gorillamangt]

im doing a homework assignment and this video helped a lot, thanks!

[CornPopWazABadDude]

$2B worth extracted and probably somehow funneled it's way up to like 3 different rich dudes pockets.

[balrog]

4:45
Sherlock Holmes casually on a vacation from solving mysteries to mine for gold.

[CornPopWazABadDude]

Can you imagine looking down at a river and seeing shiny metal gold flakes all over the bottom...? Holy crap.

[flipperboy]

When KaliYuga came Parikshit Maharaj asked not enter his kingdom and said to stop allowed to stay in places where Gold, Gambling and Intoxication takes place. Hare Krishna Hare Rama Hari Bol....

[mdb]

Just panning for gold would have made you a multi-millionaire (or just a simple sluice-box setup). What a time!!!

[jeffjones]

The Monroe Doctrine. In California at that time, the federal government paid $2 per Indian scalp. God bless.

[johnnysilverado]

How about let’s teach about the South Carolina gold rush

[Eightiesbaby]

Weren't the Mexicans already there🤦‍♂️

[douglasbrown]

1849 California was Mexican territory only Mexican citizens could file claims so white miners formed the California brigade under John C Fremont capt us Army made him major gen hence general Fremont lost every battle but San Isidro captured Santa Ana of Alamo fame created California Republic

[nodruj]

Conveniently left out the gangs and selling of drugs by the chinese..