Gold Rush

Chinese American Museum DC
Washington, United States

In 1848 gold was discovered in Sutter's Mill, California marking the start of the Gold Rush. As competition grew for gold claims, anti-Chinese sentiment began to rise. Photo: Chinese miners in the Sierra Nevada.

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Title: Gold Rush
Rights: Chinese American Museum DC
Medium: Photograph

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