+The California Gold Rush, beginning in 1848, was a rapid influx of prospectors drawn by the promise of [Gold](/wiki/gold). This monumental event transformed [California](/wiki/california), spurring immense population growth and significant economic change.
+## See also
+- [Mining](/wiki/mining)
+- [Settlement](/wiki/settlement)
+- [American West](/wiki/american_west)
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