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Who made the most money in the 1849 California gold rush and how much?
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Why were miners called 49ers?
The NFL team was named for the thousands of fortune seekers who traveled West in 1849 after gold was discovered in California on January 24, 1948.
How did women and people of different racial ethnic or national groups contribute to the California gold rush?
These women came to California in 1849 and later for various reasons, some came with their families, some were going to join their husband, and others came single. Their contributions and experiences are commendable as they made their way in a male dominated society.
Was there any laundry stores in 1849?
Generally, no. In 1849, you made your own soap and did your own laundry, or you had servants to do it for you. You could send your laundry out for other people to clean, but this was fairly expensive for the "average" person. There were areas of great distortion in the normal functioning of markets, however; for a few years from about 1850 to 1855, gold miners in California could ship their laundry to be done in Hawaii, and shipped back, less expensively than they could have it done locally.
Is there golden dollar coins made in the 1800s?
Yes, there used to be a gold dollar. There were three designs minted between 1849 and 1889. It was one of the smallest coins the US ever minted.
The West African trade empires made their money mainly by trading salt and?
The West African trade empires made their money mainly by trading slaves, salt and gold.
What made the largest single migration in history?
The California Gold Rush of 1848-1849
What did women do in the 1849 California gold rush?
Most hardworking women generally made good money by cooking meals, washing clothes, and operating boardhouses.
Who made a fortune in the clothing industry in California during the gold rush of 1849?
Levi Strauss.
What were the famous California 49ER's hoping to find in 1849?
In 1849, thousands of people hurried to California when they heard that gold had been discovered in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Sadly, most of them were doomed to disappointment; however, there were many large fortunes made during the California Gold Rush.
Why were miners called 49ers?
The NFL team was named for the thousands of fortune seekers who traveled West in 1849 after gold was discovered in California on January 24, 1948.
What discovery set off a massive migration to california and what was that migration later name?
The mass migration to California of miners and business people who made money from the miners is known as the California gold rush. The migrants who left for California in 1849 were called forty niners. Hope this helped ((;
What made silver more valuable than gold?
The Gold Rush of 1849
Was the caribou Gold Rush the only gold rush?
There was a gold rush that began at Sutter's Mill in California. The San Francisco 49ers are named after the people who rushed there for gold in 1849. (Levi Strauss made his fortune making pants for them.)
What did Americans including President Polk want from California?
Americans, including President Polk, wanted California for its valuable natural resources, particularly gold. The California Gold Rush of 1849 brought a massive influx of settlers seeking fortune, which further increased the desire for control over the region. Additionally, California's strategic location on the Pacific coast made it important for trade and expansion.
Who made the borders of California?
The Constitutional Convention of 1849 established the borders of California and Nevada.
How much money Mark Hopkins made during the California gold rush?
a lot.
When was California a state?
California was a state on September 9 1850
