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Growth of CitiesAs many Gold seekers came with their families, a lot of towns opened up hotels, restuarants and eventually schools and cultural centers.
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Environmental RuiningsMiners used a lot of chemicals in rivers to help themselves find gold. Many fish died. Land was also destroyed.
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Transportation NO GOLD
The Gold Rush encouraged faster and more efficient water transportation; Though a numerous amount of miners set out in search for gold, many did not
the first steamboat arrived in California in 1849. find any and went home broke with their dreams destroyed.
the first steamboat arrived in California in 1849. find any and went home broke with their dreams destroyed.
No Slavery Indian Slavery
Racial tension between the Chinese, Mexican, and African-Americans Despite the anti-slavery law, miners still enslaved Native Americans. Indian
forced California to became a non-slave state. women were raped and children were forced to mine.
forced California to became a non-slave state. women were raped and children were forced to mine.