Timeline of Events of the Gold Rush:

After: 1852

Miner's paychecks fall to under $6.00.

During: May 12, 1848

Everyone in San Francisco seeks gold.

1849

People from around the world come to seek gold.

Before: Jan 24, 1848

James W. Marshall discovers gold in the American river.

Mar 15,1848

The newspaper of San Francisco reports found gold.