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The **California Gold Rush** happened between 1848 to 1859 when James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's mill, which was owed by John Sutter. James Marshall found the gold when he was building a sawmill for John Sutter. James Marshall found a piece of metal that looked like gold, and brought it to Sutter. Sutter and Marshall got the metal tested and was comfirmed as gold. John Sutter wanted to keep this a secret because he thought if the word got out about the gold, his workers would be taken away from the fields because of the gold and because that it may bring protesters onto his land. Even though, he told his workers that he wanted to keep this a secret the word unfortunately got out. The cause of that was the effect that people from all over the United States and other countries came over to find gold in 1849.

The people involved in this was James Marshall because he found the gold and if he hadn't this would not have happened, unless some other person found it. Also, John Sutter was involved in this because it was on his land, and other countrys were also involved because they came to the United States. The people who came to California were called 49ers.  The California Gold Rush took place in California in 1948 and ended in 1959. The Calfornia Gold Rush had happened right after James Marshall found some gold at Sutter's Mill. In the month of July was when James Marshall found the gold. Later, after this California became a state.

The long-term impact for the United States by the California Gold Rush was California became a state in. Also, it was a American dream that the movie makers, planes, California farmers would all do very well now in our time.   The California Gold Rush impacted Europe because since that country came to the United States to go find gold in California. The 49ers that came from Europe either survived or died just for the search of gold. They also suffered for food and water, which was one of the reasons why some 49ers didn’t make it.

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22. Polk- Texasby emily bonczar
The **Texas Revolution** or known as **Texas War of Independence** was fought from October 2, 1835 to April 21, 1836 between Mexico and Texas.At first Spain did not want the Americans to come and settle in Texas. Then in 1821, Spain let Austin get the land grant there. Austin died before he could agree to set up a colony,so his son took over the project.

Texan General Sam Houston led theTexan Army against the Mexican Army under Santa Anna. The last battle of San Jacinto only lasted 18 minutes until the Texans won.. Even though the Texans were outnumbered, they managed to kill 630 Mexicans and to capture 700 more. The next day, Santa Anna was also captured; they forced him to sign a treaty to give Texas independence. There were a number of people involved in the War. A Mexican political leader named Santa Anna greatly influenced the early Mexican and Spanish by telling them about Politics and Government.He was also the President of Mexico for about a period of 22 years. Samuel Houston ( March 2,1793 – July 26,1863 ) was a 19th century Amarican politician, soldier, and statesman. American President Andrew Jackson, as well as Great Britian soon recognized the Republicas an independent nation. This resulted in the Mexican War.

Spain lost their land holdings in Texas and it made Spain weaker. Spain was losing power in the Americas and the United States was becoming more powerful. Europe was starting to recognize the United States as a powerful nation. [] [|**"Texas Declaration of Independence"**] [] “The Mexican War” []

23. Polk- Mexican War
Mexican War- by Dylan Hurley  The Mexican War was a major conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848. During the 1820s and the 1830s, thousands of Americans moved to Texas for protection grom the Mexicans. Fighting began when a large body of Mexican cavalrymen attacked American soldiers on April 23. Declaring, "American blood had been shed on American soil**"** President Polk addressed Congress, who declared war on May 13, 1846. The first battle was right on the border. When the first Mexican cavalry came Gen. Winfield Scott of the United States destroyed them. The battle then took to the country of Mexico. On March 24, 1846, General Zachary Taylor camped on northern banks of the Rio Grande across the river was the Mexican army. The war lasted about two years. The people from Texas, California and Oregon had to protect themselves from the Mexicans that tried to take over the states. The war increased the population in Texas because it was the safest place to stay. The United States did not want to lose Texas. The Mexican War impacted the United States. The United States were given all of California, New Mexico after the US paid 15 Million. Europe was impacted by the War. Europe saw as a stronger nation who is trying to increase their land.

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24. Taylor- Whigs & Missouri Compromis
** The Mexican war  ** The Mexican War was a major conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848. During the 1820s and the 1830s, thousands of Americans moved to Texas for protection grom the Mexicans. Fighting began when a large body of Mexican cavalrymen attacked American soldiers on April 23. Declaring, "American blood had been shed on American soil**"** President Polk addressed Congress, who declared war on May 13, 1846. The first battle was right on the border. When the first Mexican cavalry came Gen. Winfield Scott of the United States destroyed them. The battle then took to the country of Mexico. On March 24, 1846, General Zachary Taylor camped on northern banks of the Rio Grande across the river was the Mexican army.

The war lasted about two years. The people from Texas, California and Oregon had to protect them self’s from the Mexicans that tried to take over the states. The war increased the population in Texas because it was the safest place to stay. The United States did not want to loose Texas.