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Chilean Silver Rush
The Chilean Silver Rush, beginning in the 1830s, significantly boosted the economy of northern Chile, particularly around the mining town of Chañarcillo, transforming the region into a hub of silver production. -
Concepcion Earthquake of 1835
The Concepción Earthquake of 1835 was a powerful seismic event that devastated the city of Concepción, Chile and was famously documented by Charles Darwin during his voyage -
Opium War
Tao Chi’en was 16 and trading to be a physician -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
News of Gold in California had broken just 9 days after the signing of the treaty. -
News to Chile
News of the Gold rush had made its way down to Chile. -
Eliza Looking for Joaquín
Joaquín was a real person in California during the time of the Gold Rush. -
California in a Time of Great Change
Due to the Gold Rush, California was in a time of great change, with people from across the globe arriving in search of a better life. -
California Becomes a State
California was the 31st state in the United States. It was added for financial gains from the US.