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1848

California gold rush intensifies demand for western transport

Rapid migration west increased interest in cross-continental connections.

Canonical milestoneCalifornia1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the Transcontinental Railroad

Position 22

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BritannicaConfidence 96%

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