Who were the forty-niners?

Answer 1

The forty-niners were people who went to California seeking gold found in 1849 on Johann Sutter's farm.

Answer 2

The four groups were Americans, Chinese, Native Americans, and Mexicans

Answer 3

According to historians, the four groups of people who became forty-niners were the Chinese, Americans, Native Americans and Mexicans due to the gold rush in the West.