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James Marshall found gold in the river near the sawmill he was building. It was reported, and caused the gold rush.
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People get word of gold in California and start moving in order to get their share of the precious metal.
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The first Foreign Miners Tax was enacted, causing some foreign miners to quit, so they wouldn't be taxed $20.
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The second Foreign Miners Tax was specifically directed at the Chineese, in order to force them out of the mines. The first hadn't done enough.
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The gold mining efforts had reached their peak during the entire gold rush period.
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The gold rush ends, as people realize that there is no more gold left in the area.
