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James Marshall Finds Gold
James Marshall found gold in the river near the sawmill he was building. It was reported, and caused the gold rush. -
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Forty-Niners Begin Coming to California
People get word of gold in California and start moving in order to get their share of the precious metal. -
Foreign Miners Tax
The first Foreign Miners Tax was enacted, causing some foreign miners to quit, so they wouldn't be taxed $20. -
2nd Foreign Miners Tax
The second Foreign Miners Tax was specifically directed at the Chineese, in order to force them out of the mines. The first hadn't done enough. -
California Gold Mining At Peak
The gold mining efforts had reached their peak during the entire gold rush period. -
The Gold Rush Ends
The gold rush ends, as people realize that there is no more gold left in the area.