... migration to California. The rush also gave Americans a sense of hope and adventure to start a new life with new wealth. John Marshall's discover at Sutter's Mill helped write an important chapter in the history of this state. As did the efforts of those who believed that living in a state with such economic growth opportunities required growth in other aspects of our ... 's efforts on recruiting more members in the organization. By the mid-1980's membership had dropped to about 15,000 members instead of the starting number which was 50,000. In 1984 Chavez led another boycott to prevent ...

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