gold rush
Plural
gold rushes
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a period of rapid movement of people to a region where gold has been discovered, often leading to economic growth and social change
- The California gold rush of 1849 attracted thousands of prospectors in search of fortune.
- Many small towns flourished during the gold rush but declined once the gold ran out.
- The discovery of gold sparked a gold rush, transforming the region's economy overnight.
- During the gold rush, people from around the world traveled to stake their claims.
- The museum features artifacts from the historic gold rush era, showcasing tools used by miners.