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Impact of Gold Rushes on the West

Learn about the dirty jobs in the gold rush era and how this impacted the Western region of the US. Discover the challenges faced by miners and the consequences of gold discoveries on populations. Explore the rise of ghost towns and boomtowns as a result of the Comstock Lode.

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Impact of Gold Rushes on the West

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  1. Dirty Jobs What professions fit this category?

  2. How did the gold rush affect the West? Read Summary. If you are done, Google images.

  3. TRUE/FALSE Most people got rich during gold rushes. Gold rushes increased the population out west. Minorities were treated fairly during mining expeditions. Comstock Lode was discovered in Nevada. Mining was fun and safe.

  4. Independent Research: Ghost towns Boom towns Silicon Valley Comstock Lode

  5. Independent Research: • Silicon Valley • Boomtowns • Ghost Towns • For Example: Garnet, Montana, now a ghost town, was founded in 1895 and swelled to 1,000 people by 1898. By 1905, the population was under 150. • Comstock Lode/Gold Rushes

  6. Cause and Effect

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