4. The people who came
to California in 1849
to find gold like James
and others did were
called 49ers. A little
over half found gold
by the time the rush
was over.
5. People made gold
mines all over
California like this
one. (see right)
6. The California gold
rush took place
during 1848-1853.
After the rush was
over many family's
stayed in California.
This population
growth helped
California became a
state.
7. It took place in the
middle area of
California. Near
Sutter's Fort, Sutter’s
Mill, and Sacramento.
