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Why did John Sutter want to keep the news of the discovery of gold quiet?
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∙ 12y ago
Because he wanted the gold for himself! VEry easy Grownups. im a 8th grader and can answer this question
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Who owned the land where gold was discovered in California?
Sutter's Mill in Caloma, California by James Marshall
When was Gold Discovered in Sutter's mill?
John A. Sutter and James W. Marshall. See the Related Link.Actually, John A Sutter and James W Marshall both DIDNT discover it together. However, It was Sutter's Mill. But Marshall discovered the gold. Found Gold!!!!
Was oil discovered on John Sutter's land in California?
No, I think it's gold.
When was john sutter's mill built?
Sutter was given a Mexican land grant in the 1838 and built a fort in the area that is now Sacramento. He laid out the city and when the western movement began his fort grew. His fort was the only place people who came in on the California trial had to go to. Sutter was Swiss and liked to dress in uniforms and to gain the grant from Mexico he had to convert to be Catholic and a Mexican citizen. John Fremont went to Sutter to obtain his help in establishing the Bear flag republic and when the Mexican governor was take by Fremont's men he was taken to Sutter's Fort and locked up. John Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848. He found gold flakes in the traces of the saw mill. Soon it was leaked that gold was found. Sutter tried to stop it from getting out but a San Francisco newspaper had a headline about the discovery and soon 10,000 a day were arriving in the area. Over 300,000 people came to the state in the two years after the news. CA became a state in 1850 and Sutter lost everything.
Did John Sutter build a saw mill?
Yes. He did.Sutter was given a Mexican land grant in the 1838 and built a fort in the area that is now Sacramento. He laid out the city and when the western movement began his fort grew. His fort was the only place people who came in on the California trial had to go to. Sutter was Swiss and liked to dress in uniforms and to gain the grant from Mexico he had to convert to be Catholic and a Mexican citizen. John Fremont went to Sutter to obtain his help in establishing the Bear flag republic and when the Mexican governor was take by Fremont's men he was taken to Sutter's Fort and locked up. John Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848. He found gold flakes in the traces of the saw mill. Soon it was leaked that gold was found. Sutter tried to stop it from getting out but a San Francisco newspaper had a headline about the discovery and soon 10,000 a day were arriving in the area. Over 300,000 people came to the state in the two years after the news. CA became a state in 1850 and Sutter lost everything.
What elements did John A Sutter discover?
Gold was discovered in his saw mill trace by John Marshall. John Sutter didn't find the gold himself and tried to keep the discovery quiet. He was successful until 1848 when the word finally got out. Because of the gold rush Sutter lost much of his land and money.
What profession was John Augustus Sutter?
John Augustus was a pioneer and businessman. He owned Sutter's Fort (previously a farm, now a historical park), and Sutter's Mill (a sawmill). The discovery of gold on his land led to the California Gold Rush.
How long did John Sutter was able to keep the discovery of gold a secret?
It was about a year between the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill and the influx of gold miners to California. Documents written by a person who found the gold are dated in 1848. The gold rush to California did not start until 1849.
Which two men are most closely linked to the discovery of gold in California?
James marshall and John sutter
Why did John A Sutter discover gold?
john sutter didn't find the gold marshal found it
Who first discovery gold?
Well in America Jhon A. Sutter discovered gold, but no one knows who discovered gold first, seeing as that was THOUSANDS of years ago.
What lead to the California gold rush?
The discovery of god at Sutter's Mill.
Discovery in what mill started the California gold rush?
Sutter's mill.
Who owned the land where gold was discovered in California?
Sutter's Mill in Caloma, California by James Marshall
Who likely found gold?
gen. john a. sutter
When was Gold Discovered in Sutter's mill?
John A. Sutter and James W. Marshall. See the Related Link.Actually, John A Sutter and James W Marshall both DIDNT discover it together. However, It was Sutter's Mill. But Marshall discovered the gold. Found Gold!!!!
What was the result of an international migration of fortune seekers to California in 1849?
the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill
