The term refers to the changes and progress in various aspects of society, including demographics, economy, culture, politics, and infrastructure within the state of California.
Related terms
Gold Rush of 1849: A period when large numbers of people migrated to California in search of gold.
Manifest Destiny: The belief that it was America's destiny or fate to expand its territory from coast to coast.
Transcontinental Railroad: A railway system connecting the eastern and western parts of America, which greatly impacted transportation and trade.
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