What groups came to California in search of gold?

How did the Gold Rush impact non-white
groups?

"The first people to rush to the goldfields, beginning in the spring of 1848, were the residents of California themselves—primarily agriculturally oriented Americans and Europeans living in Northern California, along with Native Americans and some Californios (Spanish-speaking Californians)."

Explanation:

not sure of the second one. hope this helps.

answer is :

many churches split during the movement.

new religions grew in popularity.