2006-09-07 05:15:36 · 23 answers · asked by Magno 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Because of the California Gold Rush in the 19th Century. Also because of the climate of California (well southern California at least) Doesn't rain much, sunny most of the time. But the main reason is the Gold.
2006-09-07 05:16:47 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in the foothills near what is now Placerville, Ca. News of the discovery reached United States proper and the Gold Rush began as people headed out West for their chance at striking it rich. At one time there was so much gold flowing into the economy, that some prospectors would buy their foodstuffs using gold powder.
One interesting bit about Columbia, Ca. in the Mother Lode. Now it only has a population of 300 people, but during the Gold Rush, at one time it's population swelled over 20,000 and was even named the honorary state capital for one day.
2006-09-07 05:22:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jazz In 10-Forward 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the California Silver Rush.
2006-09-07 05:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by msboobhead 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the gold rush many years ago. People went to California to dig for gold, and they did.
2006-09-07 05:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the Golden Shower State.
2006-09-07 05:16:47 · answer #5 · answered by MЯ BAIT™ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It was named that after the Gold Rush of 1848/49.
2006-09-07 05:17:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because like 200 years ago there was a "gold rush" there and ppl across the world came to find gold.
2006-09-07 05:17:28 · answer #7 · answered by azsxdfcgvbhjn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because gold was discovered at Sutters Mill in 1848
2006-09-07 05:18:02 · answer #8 · answered by Bill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause of the gold rush
2006-09-07 05:17:21 · answer #9 · answered by waiting4myredemption 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People used to go there in search of gold.
2006-09-07 05:16:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋