Describe the discovery of gold on property owned by John Sutter in late January of 1848, and its impacts in California.

Answer each of the following questions in 1-2 paragraphs.

1. Describe the discovery of gold on property owned by John Sutter in late January of 1848, and its impacts in California.
2. Describe the international scope of the California Gold Rush, and its effects on women and racial/ ethnic minorities.
3. Describe the making of the California State Constitution in 1849 and the first State Legislature.
4. Describe the national controversies and debates regarding California becoming the 31st state; include the debates involved with the Compromise of 1850, and what followed California’s admission as a state.

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