Emigrants during the California Gold Rush bring…

1840 CE to 1851 CE

Emigrants during the California Gold Rush bring in cholera, which spreads in mining camps and waterways due to poor sanitation.

The disease is generally a major cause of death for emigrants, about one-tenth of whom die during their journeys.

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United States of America (US, USA) (Washington DC) View → California, State of (U.S.A.) View →

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Oregon Trail View → California Trail View → cholera pandemic, 1846-1860 View → Mormon Trail View →

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