Effects Of The California Gold Rush

The Economic and Migratory Effects of the Gold Rush on California
America is very unique country and well known for being the land of opportunities. It has a rich history and one of most famous and largest periods was gold rush happened in California throughout 1848-1858. The gold that was found in California was considered exclusive because golden nuggets were found in the river which made it easy to collect and free to take home. Many of the gold seekers believed that they would return home in a few months or in a year with their pockets full of gold. The spirit of gold attracted hundreds and thousands of people from around the world to California. The influence of the California gold rush had major effects on the migration and the economic
Both routes were difficult and dangerous which is evident by many people dying on the way to California from the result of diseases. The cost to get to California was around $100-$300. In April 1850, reports were estimated that approximately 62,000 people had landed during the first year and by 1851 it would be close to 100,000 newcomers. The population estimated in 1852 had grown to 264,000. The Gold Rush ended in 1857 but populations were still growing and by 1860 had risen to 380,000. And immigrants from foreign country were estimated approximately 75,000. Many gold seekers didn’t become rich since only 5% brought home profits but the influence of immigration had also stimulated the
The Gold Rush had improved the economics of the state. The average daily wage for a labor miner was $3-$5 more than the average American in the United States. Although everyone came to California for gold, many of them realized that they can earn money in other ways such as on food, clothes, or selling equipment for gold seekers. One of them was Mr. Brannan who bought almost every store near the working mills and sold mining tools creating a monopoly. He would eventually become the first millionaire. In 1853 in San Francisco, Levi Strauss introduced his new denim pants, which he called Levi’s, to the gold seekers and cowboys. These pants soon gained well-known recognition since they were tear resistant and could be washed. To provide food for hungry miners, agriculture was rapidly growing as well. The perfect climate of California was producing rice, wheat, grapes and artichoke. A procedure that has been able in California to compete with the largest rice and wheat producing states of the