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Sallie is born
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Wagon trains begin to travel the Oregon Trail
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California becomes a U.S. territory
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James Marshell discovers gold in California American River
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James Marshall discovers gold in California's American River
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March 20, 1849 the Hester family leaves Bloomington,Indiana, to begin their journey along the California-Oragon trail.July 2, 1849 The Hester's wagon train passes Independence Rock in Wyoming.September 1849 The Hesters reach Califorinia.
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The Hesters leave for San Jose. California becomes a state.
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Banking Wells and Fargo Co.founded because of gold rush.
