What is the most populous US state?
California is the most populous US state, with about 39 million people.
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- What started the California Gold Rush?
“The California Gold Rush started in 1848 when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill, bringing about 300,000 people to California.”
Reference: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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