In 1848, a man named James Marshall discovered gold in California. As news of this discovery spread, Americans surged westward in overcrowded wagons. Read about the significant events surrounding the gold rush, and how they became motivating factors in the settling of the American West.
In 1848, a man named James Marshall discovered gold in California. As news of this discovery spread, Americans surged westward in overcrowded wagons. Read about the significant events surrounding the gold rush, and how they became motivating factors in the settling of the American West.