Gold Rush

10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America Season 1 Episode 6

Overview:
On January 24, 1848, a carpenter named James Marshall discovered gold in a California river, assuring in the famous gold rush, which would propel the creation of the state of California seemingly overnight, fuel vast industrial growth, and make America a world economic power. While gold had been discovered elsewhere, by the Egyptians, Hittites, Romans, Greeks, Babylonians, there had never been a gold rush. There had always been an emperor, king, pharaoh, or czar who could keep people away from the vast riches.

Genre : Documentary, News

Actors : -

Release Date : 2006-04-11

Duration : 60 menit

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Gold Rush
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