Asked by Cathy
                What do I capitalize? Which is correct in this sentence: California Gold Rush or California gold rush?  Please support with the grammatical rule.
The decline of whaling in America began with the California gold rush in 1849.
            
        The decline of whaling in America began with the California gold rush in 1849.
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                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    Most sources capitalize California Gold Rush because it's a specific event in U.S. history, like the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Great Depression.
    
                    Answered by
            Writeacher
            
    http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/capitals.htm
See #4 -- historical events
What do you think -- capitals or not?
??
    
See #4 -- historical events
What do you think -- capitals or not?
??
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