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Benjamin Parks discovered gold in north Georgia
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The U.S. government formed a branch mint at Dahlonega in 1835. It made $6 million in gold coins, before it closed in 1861. The branch mint eventually became the part of North Georgia College.
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The Gold rush may have seemed like a fortunate thing, however, it was one of the major reasons behind the removal of Cherokee Indians in 1838.
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James Marshall was working hard in California to build a water pump. While in the river, he discovered something, which turned out to be gold.
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A local newspaper heard about James's discovery and reported it. Many people in the area were not convinced.
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James tried to keep his discovery a secret, however the word quickly spread. By August, there were about 4000 mines around the area.
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By 1849, people from all over the world came to find gold to get rich.
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In June, 1849, the lands were busy and tight because of so many people arriving at once. The people tried to set up a government to rule the land.
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By December, 1849, San Francisco became the main city for the gold mining towns. Businesses multiplied all over the place to make room for all of the gold miners.
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In January, 1850, The Compromise of 1850 was passed around the time of the Gold Rush. This Compromise made California an official state, free from slavery.
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By the middle of 1850, most of the gold on the surface was taken. However, men kept coming hoping to find something.
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In 1958, forty-three ounces of Dahlonega gold were delivered to Atlanta to be used on the Capitol dome.