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History in a Nutshell: The California Gold Rush

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The date of January 24, 1848 started out as a typical work day for carpenter James W. Marshall, who was tasked with constructing a water-powered sawmill in Coloma, California. While digging a channel, Marshall looked down and noticed shiny metallic flakes in the water below him. What Marshall discovered would trigger one of the largest single movements of human beings in world history. Part of the "History in a Nutshell" series.

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Runtime: 14 minutes 40 seconds

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