The importance of the gold rush in Colorado in 1859 and how that brought thousands of people which led to Denver being founded and eventually becoming a state.

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Approx. 500-700 words. In your opinion, what single event or person made the strongest impact on Colorado History before 1900? Why? How does your choice connect with events as a whole? (‘The big picture’) Cause/effect, developments, consequences still felt today (if any)? Examples, quotes, connections, citations!