The Gold Rush era refers to the period in American history from 1848 to 1855, when thousands of people migrated to California in search of gold and wealth.
Related terms
Manifest Destiny: This term refers to the belief that it was the destiny of America to expand its territory from coast to coast.
Boomtowns: These were temporary settlements that quickly sprouted up around newly discovered gold mines during the Gold Rush era.
Migration: The movement of people from one place to another, often driven by economic opportunities or other factors.