However, while it is true Chinese men made up a large number of miners, overall, there was a large mix of migrants from within the US and other parts of the world as well.
European immigrants who had just reached the United States from the east coast, quickly set out for the Oregon Gold Rush as well.
This was part of the larger Gold Rush taking place in the States of Montana, Idaho and Colorado in the 19th Century.
The Gold Rush was one of the reasons for these far flung areas becoming permanently settled.
The military stalemate had several consequences. It made the Confederates lose morale due to the fact that they were exhausting their efforts by always being prepared to fight but not actually doing so.
The slaves were promised freedom if they fought for the British. It is known that Black men enlisted at a higher rate than white men. Most free blacks fought for the Patriots.
