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The Manifest Destiny California
This Timeline explains the history of California, from the establishment of its trail, to the end of the Gold Rush. -
The California Trail
The Bidwell-Bartleson Company "establishes" a route into the California territory, later to be known as the California Trail. (There is no specific date to the establishment) -
Start of the Mexican War
On this day, April 25th, 1846, the Mexican and American nations declare war due to a heated border dispute, as well as a violent military engagement on the Rio Grande. -
Golden Discovery
A man named James Marshall discovered gold on hiss property in California, which would soon spark one of America's greatest events. -
The End of the War & New Territories
The United States claims victory over the Mexicans and results in the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, giving the U.S new land to the West. -
The Growth of California
Marshall's discovery resulted in the rapid growth of California, multiplying the state's population by nearly 100 times in size. -
The 31st State
On September 9th, 1850, the U.S Congress added California as the 31st state. -
End of the Gold Rush
By 1855, the Gold Rush became unpopular with the rising scarcity of gold, and use of the CA Trail and population growth declined to a low.
