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The Gold Rush

The Gold Rush. The Gold Rush. 1848 – Gold is found in the California hills. 1849 – Settlers from everywhere rush into California to mine and look for gold . . Immigration. From 1848-1855 300,000 people moved to California - Over 25,000 Chinese - Mexicans -Latin Americans -Europeans

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The Gold Rush

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  1. The Gold Rush

  2. The Gold Rush • 1848 – Gold is found in the California hills. • 1849 – Settlers from everywhere rush into California to mine and look for gold.

  3. Immigration • From 1848-1855 300,000 people moved to California • - Over 25,000 Chinese • - Mexicans • -Latin Americans • -Europeans • 92% Male

  4. Mining was very expensive due to all the supplies required. • Many merchants made fortunes on the 49ers, but most miners did not make a lot of money. • Violence against minority groups and Native Americans.

  5. Get your chromebooks and worksheet • Log on • Go to http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/sfeature/game_swf.html

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