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California Gold Rush 1849: What was the Mining code and why was it used? What problems did Miners face?
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What was the Mining code and why was it used?
What problems did Miners face?
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The mining codes were established to fill a legal void in terms of laws overseeing the affairs of minors. The US government was largely absent from this scene. Miners faced many probably having to do with territorial disputes.
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