What major metal was discovered in California that increased westward expansion?

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David Drayer
Apr 24, 2017

Gold

Explanation:

The discovery of gold in California in 1848, caused a gold rush resulting in the 49ers. The wealth of the state added to the desire to stretch the United States to the Pacific Ocean.

A number of people who would have headed to Oregon went to California instead. Many other people came to California by traveling across Panama. While others sailed around the Cape of South America. The America population in California soared because of the Gold Rush.

The discovery of Gold in California stimulated a massive movement westward.

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