How the California Gold Rush Affected Native Americans | History In A Nutshell

This excerpt from the California Gold Rush History In A Nutshell briefly outlines how the California Gold Rush affected California's Native American population.

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Bibliography and Works Cited Page for Episode 14 - The California Gold Rush | History In A Nutshell

“8 Weird but True Facts about the Gold Rush.” Ancestry Blog, The Ancestry Team, https://blogs.ancestry.com/cm/8-weird-but-true-facts-about-the-gold-rush/. Blakemore, Erin. “California's Little-Known...

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The California Gold Rush Photo Gallery | History In A Nutshell

This photo gallery contains the following images: Sutter’s Mill- Where gold was first discovered in California in January, 1848 Carpenter James W. Marshall John Augustus Sutter – Founder of Nueva...

The California Gold Rush Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | History In A Nutshell

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The California Gold Rush Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | History In A Nutshell

The fourteenth quiz in this series tests your knowledge on one of the most significant chapters in western expansion in the U.S. – The California Gold Rush! The Discovery of gold in the late 1840’s...

The California Gold Rush Trivia Quiz | History In A Nutshell

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The California Gold Rush Trivia Quiz | History In A Nutshell

This quiz tests your knowledge on one of the most significant chapters in western expansion in the U.S. – The California Gold Rush! The Discovery of gold in the late 1840’s transformed California into...

The California Gold Rush Vocabulary Terms | History In A Nutshell

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The California Gold Rush Vocabulary Terms | History In A Nutshell

Forty-Niner: The nickname for people (mostly men) who flocked to California in 1849 hoping to take advantage of the gold rush. Gold: Element symbol "Au" - A relatively rare element, gold is a precious...

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The California Gold Rush | History In A Nutshell

The date of January 24, 1848 started out as a typical work day for carpenter James W. Marshall, who was tasked with constructing a water-powered sawmill in Coloma, California. While digging a channel...