History That Doesn't Suck — 39: The California Gold Rush and the Compromise of 1850

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39: The California Gold Rush and the Compromise of 1850

History That Doesn't Suck

“The Union is doomed to dissolution. … I fix its probable occurrence within twelve years or three presidential terms.” This is the story of statehood and compromise. California is booming. The gold rush is in full swing with Americans and immigrants from all over the world hoping to make their fortune. But it’s not…

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