The document discusses the California Gold Rush of 1848-1855. It describes how gold was discovered by James Marshall at Sutter's sawmill, sparking a massive migration. Over 300,000 prospectors immigrated to California using various mining techniques like pans, picks and shovels to excavate gold. Some individuals like Wells and Levi Strauss profited by supplying goods and services to the miners. The Gold Rush had positive impacts like growing California's population and economy but also had negative effects like environmental impacts and violence towards native peoples.

2. 1. Complete an extra credit quiz pertaining to the
California gold rush.
2. Summarize the events that led to California becoming
the 31st state.
3. Describe the different techniques used by miners during
the California gold rush.
4. Identify the individuals who profited from the California
gold rush.
5. Explain both the positives and negatives of the
California gold rush.

3. 1. What article of clothing was invented during the Gold
Rush?
2. What is the popular expression that people shout when
they have found something?
3. What was one ounce of gold worth in 1849?
4. What is one ounce of gold worth today (2011)?
5. Which NFL team was named after the first people to
flock to California in search of gold?

10.  Ceded to the U.S. after the
Mexican-American War.
 In 1848, the non-native
population was less than 15,000.

11. The construction of Sutter’s saw mill would play a large role
in the future of California.

12.  John Sutter, a Swiss
immigrant, dreamed of
building an empire in
California.
 While constructing a saw
mill, a carpenter, James
Marshall, finds gold.

13. "Gold is everywhere
you look, sparkling in
the sun and glittering
in the streams. It lies
on the open plain, in
the shadows of deep
ravines and it glows on
the summit of the
mountains."
-According to National
News During California's
Gold Rush
 From around the world,
300,000 people traveled
to California seeking gold.

14.  Early gold seekers, called
“49ers,” traveled to
California by covered
wagons and steamships.

16. Sea Route Ship to Panama
& overland to
the Pacific
ViaTrail
Miles: 18,000 miles 9,000 2,000 miles
Time: 6 - 12 months 3 – 6 months 6 months
Risks: Sea- sickness,
rotten food,
stale water and
boredom.
Sea-sickness,
malaria, and
cholera.
Sweltering heat
with little food
or water and the
possibility of
cholera.
Shortest!
Fastest!
Deadliest!
Which route would you take?

18. Describe the physical features of the gold-mining area.

19. On average, miners spent 10 hours a day in the water sifting
through the cold water and mud for gold.

20. Shovel
Pan
Pick

21. There were several different methods used to excavate gold in the
1840’s.
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28. CHINESE INFLUENCE
IN THE CALIFORNIA
GOLD RUSH
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30. Huge numbers of people fled to California with the dreams of
becoming rich. For many of them, that dream never became reality.

31. These were all people who became famous without mining for gold!

32.  Created theWells Fargo
Company.
 Provided banking, mail,
and stage coach services
to miners.
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33.  Ran a successful dry-
goods store.
 Patented canvas pants
with riveted pockets.
 Now called “Levis.”
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34.  Born- Samuel Clemens
 HeadedWest for the Gold
Rush.
 Became a famous writer of
his experiences
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35.  Native Americans became
the victims of disease,
starvation, and genocidal
attacks.
- Native American
population:
- 1845 ~ 150,000
- 1870 ~ below 30,000

36.  Cities were charted.
 Roads, schools, and
churches were formed.
 Improved transportation
between California and the
east coast.
San Francisco's harbor 1850 or 1851

37.  California, in 1850, had
the population needed to
apply for statehood.
 The BIG question:
 Free or Slave State?
 Henry Clay will provide
the Compromise of 1850
At age 73, Henry Clay is creating ways to
keep the peace.

38. 1. California admitted as a Free State.
2. The people of New Mexico and Utah would vote to decide
if they were slave or free.
3. Slave auctions in Washington, D.C. was illegalized.
4. Slavery in Washington, D.C. was still legal.
5. The Fugitive Slave Act forced all Americans to help return
runaway slaves their owners.

40. 1. Summarize the events that led to California becoming
the 31st state.
2. Describe the different techniques used by miners during
the California gold rush.
3. Identify the individuals who profited from the California
gold rush.
4. Explain both the positives and negatives of the
California gold rush.