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The Frontier
Season 1
Episode 4
The Rush for Gold
Documentary
American history
45m
English
Newly acquired California proves to be invaluable as the discovery of gold unleashes the largest migration in United States history and ignites a debate on slavery, culminating in the Civil War.
Country:
UK
Director:
Daniel Sharp
Advice:
Adult Themes
Violence
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