why is california called the golden state?
2006-10-25 14:56:15 · 11 answers · asked by Jason S 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Gold. The gold rush of 1849. Also, the golden rod is the state flower.
2006-10-25 14:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because of the gold rush at Sutter's mill. It was said that if you came to California then you would strike it rich. Also the state flower is the Golden Poppy not the Goldenrod.
2006-10-25 22:17:38 · answer #2 · answered by Hagatha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Golden Gate Bridge?
2006-10-25 21:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by KathieJo 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
California is where gold was found, which led to the Gold rush.
2006-10-25 21:58:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Picture it -1849. John Sutter. There's gold in them that hills!!!
That's why.
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2006-10-25 23:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think there was a point in history when immigrants went to calli to get gold or something like that.
2006-10-25 21:58:36 · answer #6 · answered by Phantom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kid, because the GODL RUSH happened there, GOLD was gound there
2006-10-25 21:58:12 · answer #7 · answered by azizka93 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
gold rush...
2006-10-25 21:59:16 · answer #8 · answered by sarat0 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because it's always sunny there
2006-10-25 21:58:30 · answer #9 · answered by Selena Jade's Mommy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
cuz GOLD sweetie!!!
2006-10-25 22:03:38 · answer #10 · answered by LUVER 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋