California Gold Rush and Its Impact

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Effect of the gold rush in California

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The population increased greatly over a few years.

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Reason farming and ranching became major industries in California

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A steady supply of affordable food was needed to feed the growing population.

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Famous Frontier man who died at the Battle of the Alamo

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Davy Crockett

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Famous battle during the fight for Texas' independence

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Battle of Alamo

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What area became a state due to gold discovery and population increase?

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California

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Area jointly owned by the US and Great Britain until a treaty was signed

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Oregon Country

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River marking the border between Texas and Mexico after the Mexican-American War

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Rio Grande River

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States received after the Mexican Cession

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California, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico

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First President of Texas

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Sam Houston

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Year the Gold Rush started

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1849