What was one significant effect of the Gold Rush on the population of California? What’s the answer

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One significant effect of the Gold Rush on the population of California was the rapid increase in population. As news spread about the discovery of gold, large numbers of people from all over the world flocked to California in search of riches. The population of California skyrocketed from around 14,000 in 1848 to over 220,000 by 1852. This sudden influx of people led to the rapid growth of cities and towns, as well as the establishment of new communities.