'Gold rush society' presentation slideshows

New Settlers in California and Utah

New Settlers in California and Utah. Section 4 Chapter 12. Essential Questions. Why is the Gold Rush considered one of the most important events in the 1800s? How was Utah settled and why was it so controversial for the time period?. California Gold Rush.

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Manifest Destiny:

Manifest Destiny:. New Settlers in California and Utah. Eureka!. James Marshall was building a sawmill on the South Fork of the American River in California. He worked for John Sutter, who owned a vast tract of land about 35 miles from present-day Sacramento.

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The California Gold Rush

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