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In 1846, Non-Indian Population of California was 8,000 In 1854, Non- Indian Population was 300,000 In 1860, Non- Indian Population was 380,000 Male dominated-

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1 In 1846, Non-Indian Population of California was 8,000 In 1854, Non- Indian Population was 300,000 In 1860, Non- Indian Population was 380,000 Male dominated- % of males in 1860 in California was 92%

2  Indian Population- Gold Rush- major effects…  In 1846- Indian Population of California was 150,000  In 1860- Indian Population was 30,000  That means 120,000 Indians were displaced!

3  American Dream- When we think of American dream today, what are we talking about?

4  Owning enough land to support a large family  Free from debt  Not dependent on wage labor  Able to pass successful “business” on to children  60% of people dependent on wage labor in 1860

5  Discuss- What did people come to California with?  How did they get supplies? At What cost?  Answer those questions on your guided notes handout.  Also, write down 5 other interesting facts from this website about the gold rush  http://www.history.com/news/8-things-you- may-not-know-about-the-california-gold-rush http://www.history.com/news/8-things-you- may-not-know-about-the-california-gold-rush

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