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Please Help! Just one question: Explain how the Gold Rush helped in the growth and development of California.

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User Ayyan Alvi
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Well, the Gold Rush attracted more people to come to California. Also, it made some people very wealthy.

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User Dpaksp
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The gold rush helped in growth and development by

-Leading to a large increase in the population of the territory
-Promoted the establishment of new shipping routes and railroad lines
-Encouraged the creation of laws and government institutions that helped prepare the territory for statehood
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