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Gold is Discovered:
                 The California Gold
                    Rush Begins



     Karrie Y. Cox
     EdTech 541
Image from http://americanhistory.phillipmartin.info/americanhistory_goldrush.htm
News Flash!!!

Gold has been discovered in California!
 Who discovered the gold?

 Why wouldn’t you want any to know about your finding?

 Where’s the Gold?

               Open Video
How it Started?
The allure of gold was like a magnet pulling people to
California.

Gold Rush Overview


                                        Open Video
Famous People
of the California
Gold Rush


Research these
famous people of
the California Gold
Rush.
Sam Brannan
 Bought all mining tools in area
 Announced gold was found
 Made a fortune selling tools, then
  other necessities, to miners
 Became a millionaire

Who is Sam Brannan

Explore the life of Sam Brannan

Sam Brannan, you’ve never heard of
Who is John Sutter?




Envisioned an agricultural empire near the
American River
Wanted discovery of gold kept secret
Never did appreciate the opportunities of the
                                                 Image from
Gold Rush, and left California penniless         http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activit
                                                 y/suttersfort/pages/sutter.html


  Explore the life of John Sutter
Mark Twain
Born Samuel Clemens
Headed West for the Gold Rush
Became a famous writer of his
 experiences


                                  Image from
                                  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_tw
                                  ain

                           Samuel Clemens

                           Explore the life of
                           Samuel Clemens
Henry Wells and William Fargo
                              Decided to profit from Gold
                               Rush by providing services
                               to miners
                              Created Wells, Fargo & Co.
                               for banking, mail, and stage
                               coach services
Image from
                              Generated tremendous
http://en.wikipedia.org/wi     wealth as entrepreneurs
ki/Henry_Wells


Who is Henry Wells

Who is William Fargo
Levi Strauss
 Ran a successful dry-
  goods store
 Patented canvas pants
  with riveted pockets
 Now called Levis

                                  Image from http://www.levi-strauss-
                                  museum.de




                          Who is Levi Strauss

                          Explore the life of
                          Levi Strauss
Lotta Crabtree
 Began acting on stages at age 6
 Made lots of money entertaining
  miners
 Later traveled the world



  Who is Lotta Crabtree


  Nevada County Gold
Nellie Chapman
                  Married a dentist and studied
                   dentistry from him.
                  Later practiced as a dentist with
                   her own patients.
                  She also wrote and composed: a
                   talented lady!




Who is Nellie Chapman

Nevada County Gold
Eliza Farnham

 As a young widow, she was matron of Sing
  Sing prison.
 Believed women would “civilize” the miners
 Advocated social reforms.


 Unsettling the West

 Who is Elizabeth Farnham
Georgiana Kirby
                                     A pioneer of Santa Cruz during
                                      the Gold Rush
                                     Advocated education, freedom,
                                      and equal rights for all
                                     Has a private school named for
                                      her

                                 Who is Georgiana Kirby
Image from
http://www.historichwy49.com/w   More on Georgiana Kirby
omen/women.html


                                 Listen to the words of Georgiana Kirby

                                 Unsettling the West
James Marshall
                                Discovered gold pebbles while
                                 building Sutter’s Mill
                                Feared the effects of potential
                                 prospectors, who eventually forced
                                 him off his land
                                Also died nearly penniless
                                Who is James Marshall?
                                James Marshall: California's
                                Gold Discoverer
Image from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki    James Wilson Marshall
/John_Marshall
                                The Gold Rush Chronicles
Gold Rush
Click on each of the following items and answer the question.




                    End Quiz
Where was John Sutter Born?


 Kandern, Baden, Germany
 Rünenberg in Switzerland
 New York City
 San Francisco, California
Who discovered gold pebbles while building
Sutter’s Mill?
    John Sutter
    Levi Strauss
    Henry Wells
    James Marshall
Lotta Crabtree was?

An entertainer
A Dentist

Taught women to read

Advocated for equal rights
Elizabeth Farnham was?

An entertainer
A Dentist

Taught women to read

Advocated for equal rights
Nellie Chapman was?

An entertainer
A Dentist
Taught women to read

Advocated for equal rights
Georgina Kirby was?

An entertainer
A Dentist
Taught women to read

Advocated for equal rights
Sam Brannan didn’t/wasn’t …….?


    Panned for gold

    Lived in Mexico
    Was a Mormon
    On a police force
William Fargo didn’t/wasn’t …….?

     Panned for gold

     Organize the American Express
Organized the Wells Fargo & Company
Was the Mayor of Buffalo, New York
Mark Twain didn’t/wasn’t…….?


   Was a novelist
    A journalist for the Sacramento Post
    Was in the Confederate Army
    Worked in a print shop
Levi Strauss …….?


   Panned for gold
   Born in Sacramento California
   Owned a business
   Had two brothers
References

Broneske, J. (n.d.). Fairy Star of the Gold Rush. Lotta Crabtree. Retrieved February
19, 2012, from www.nevadacountygold.com/about/history-western-nevco/lotta-crabtree

Broneske, J. (n.d.). The People of Nevada. Nellie Chapman. Retrieved February 19,
2012, from http://www.nevadacountygold.com/goldrushtown/nelliechapman.html

Contents- Museum of Sutter's Fort. (n.d.). SCORE History/Social Science. Retrieved
February 19, 2012, from
http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/suttersfort/pages/contents.html

Fabian-Baber (Producer). (2001). Gold is Discovered: The California Gold Rush
Begins. [Video Segment]. Retrieved February 16, 2012, from
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=24D4BA93-B178-42C5-
A24B-2398A1F1E3E5&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US/

Georgiana Bruce Kirby (1818-1887) | 4 Scripts . (n.d.). CLP | Radio | Scripts |
Georgiana Bruce Kirby. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://californialegacy.org/radio_anthology/scripts/kirby_g.html
References Continued

Gilbert, D. (2004, November 4). H-Net Reviews. Two Women Reformers in Gold Rush California. Retrieved February 19, 2012,
from http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=10020

Gold Discovery. (1998, January 1). The Gold Rush Chronicles. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://www.comspark.com/chronicles/golddisc.htm

Henry Wells. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Wells

History Net. (2006). James Marshall: California's Gold Discoverer. History Net: Where History Comes Alive - World & US History
Online. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.historynet.com/james-marshall-californias-gold-discoverer.htm

James Marshall. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Marshall

Levy, J. (2004). The Intrepid Females of Forty-Nine. Women of Gold California Hwy 49 Mother Lode. Retrieved February 19, 2012,
from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html

Levy, J. (2007). Unsettling the West. Goldrush World Access. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://www.goldrush.com/~joann/eliza.html


Levi Strauss. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_Strauss

Levi Strauss History - YouTube . (2009, May 8). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzJtv14Ieb4

Lotta Crabtree . (n.d.). Pioneers Nevada City California Grass Valley Gold Country Events. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/ca/g/as/cag95a19.htm#crabtree
References Continued

Lucky World Production, LTD. (Producer). (1995). Clemens's Big Adventure in the Wild West. [Video Segment]. Retrieved February
16, 2012, from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=B6342144-5A9A-46BC-9E80-
85DBB17EEC11&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

Nellie Chapman. (n.d.). Pioneers Nevada City California Grass Valley Gold Country Events. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/ca/g/as/cag95a19.htm

PBS - THE WEST – James Marshall. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/i_r/marshall.htm

PBS - THE WEST - Levi Strauss. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/s_z/strauss.htm

PBS - THE WEST - Samuel Brannan. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/brannan.htm

PBS - THE WEST - Samuel Clemens. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/clemens.htm

Sam Brannan. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan

Samuel Clemens. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Clemens

Shipper, V. (2008, November 2). The California Gold Rush - YouTube . YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved February 19,
2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi9i4agGmkw

The Social Network for Geniuses: caterpillar farm's blog: Sam Brannan, the Levi Strauss that you've never heard of. (n.d.). Social
Network for Geniuses. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://rawksoup.com/neighborhood/pg/blog/read/1837/sam-brannan-the-
levi-strauss-that-youve-never-heard-of
References Continued

William Fargo. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Fargo


Images from http://en.wikipedia.org/


Picture credits:
All ClipArt from Microsoft ClipArt
Slide 4 Images:
        Picture 1: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Wells
        Picture 2: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Marshall_by_Henry_Inman,_1832.jpg
        Picture 3: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Wells
        Picture 4: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan
        Picture 5: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Augustus_Sutter_c1850.jpg
        Picture 6: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html
        Picture 7: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html
        Picture 8: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan
        Picture 9: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html
        Picture 10: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html
        Picture 11: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_twain
Slide 6: Image from http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/suttersfort/pages/sutter.html
Slide 8: (2005). Wells Fargo set up a stagecoach express line. [Image]. Retrieved February 17, 2012 from
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=9DBC3627-7BA4-4186-B32A-
DD5525F5B5F7&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=USWebsites

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Cox interactive presentation final

  • 1. Gold is Discovered: The California Gold Rush Begins Karrie Y. Cox EdTech 541 Image from http://americanhistory.phillipmartin.info/americanhistory_goldrush.htm
  • 2. News Flash!!! Gold has been discovered in California! Who discovered the gold? Why wouldn’t you want any to know about your finding? Where’s the Gold? Open Video
  • 3. How it Started? The allure of gold was like a magnet pulling people to California. Gold Rush Overview Open Video
  • 4. Famous People of the California Gold Rush Research these famous people of the California Gold Rush.
  • 5. Sam Brannan  Bought all mining tools in area  Announced gold was found  Made a fortune selling tools, then other necessities, to miners  Became a millionaire Who is Sam Brannan Explore the life of Sam Brannan Sam Brannan, you’ve never heard of
  • 6. Who is John Sutter? Envisioned an agricultural empire near the American River Wanted discovery of gold kept secret Never did appreciate the opportunities of the Image from Gold Rush, and left California penniless http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activit y/suttersfort/pages/sutter.html Explore the life of John Sutter
  • 7. Mark Twain Born Samuel Clemens Headed West for the Gold Rush Became a famous writer of his experiences Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_tw ain Samuel Clemens Explore the life of Samuel Clemens
  • 8. Henry Wells and William Fargo  Decided to profit from Gold Rush by providing services to miners  Created Wells, Fargo & Co. for banking, mail, and stage coach services Image from  Generated tremendous http://en.wikipedia.org/wi wealth as entrepreneurs ki/Henry_Wells Who is Henry Wells Who is William Fargo
  • 9. Levi Strauss  Ran a successful dry- goods store  Patented canvas pants with riveted pockets  Now called Levis Image from http://www.levi-strauss- museum.de Who is Levi Strauss Explore the life of Levi Strauss
  • 10. Lotta Crabtree  Began acting on stages at age 6  Made lots of money entertaining miners  Later traveled the world Who is Lotta Crabtree Nevada County Gold
  • 11. Nellie Chapman  Married a dentist and studied dentistry from him.  Later practiced as a dentist with her own patients.  She also wrote and composed: a talented lady! Who is Nellie Chapman Nevada County Gold
  • 12. Eliza Farnham  As a young widow, she was matron of Sing Sing prison.  Believed women would “civilize” the miners  Advocated social reforms. Unsettling the West Who is Elizabeth Farnham
  • 13. Georgiana Kirby  A pioneer of Santa Cruz during the Gold Rush  Advocated education, freedom, and equal rights for all  Has a private school named for her Who is Georgiana Kirby Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/w More on Georgiana Kirby omen/women.html Listen to the words of Georgiana Kirby Unsettling the West
  • 14. James Marshall  Discovered gold pebbles while building Sutter’s Mill  Feared the effects of potential prospectors, who eventually forced him off his land  Also died nearly penniless Who is James Marshall? James Marshall: California's Gold Discoverer Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki James Wilson Marshall /John_Marshall The Gold Rush Chronicles
  • 15. Gold Rush Click on each of the following items and answer the question. End Quiz
  • 16. Where was John Sutter Born? Kandern, Baden, Germany Rünenberg in Switzerland New York City San Francisco, California
  • 17.
  • 18. Who discovered gold pebbles while building Sutter’s Mill? John Sutter Levi Strauss Henry Wells James Marshall
  • 19.
  • 20. Lotta Crabtree was? An entertainer A Dentist Taught women to read Advocated for equal rights
  • 21.
  • 22. Elizabeth Farnham was? An entertainer A Dentist Taught women to read Advocated for equal rights
  • 23.
  • 24. Nellie Chapman was? An entertainer A Dentist Taught women to read Advocated for equal rights
  • 25.
  • 26. Georgina Kirby was? An entertainer A Dentist Taught women to read Advocated for equal rights
  • 27.
  • 28. Sam Brannan didn’t/wasn’t …….? Panned for gold Lived in Mexico Was a Mormon On a police force
  • 29.
  • 30. William Fargo didn’t/wasn’t …….? Panned for gold Organize the American Express Organized the Wells Fargo & Company Was the Mayor of Buffalo, New York
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  • 32. Mark Twain didn’t/wasn’t…….? Was a novelist A journalist for the Sacramento Post Was in the Confederate Army Worked in a print shop
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  • 34. Levi Strauss …….? Panned for gold Born in Sacramento California Owned a business Had two brothers
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  • 37. References Broneske, J. (n.d.). Fairy Star of the Gold Rush. Lotta Crabtree. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from www.nevadacountygold.com/about/history-western-nevco/lotta-crabtree Broneske, J. (n.d.). The People of Nevada. Nellie Chapman. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.nevadacountygold.com/goldrushtown/nelliechapman.html Contents- Museum of Sutter's Fort. (n.d.). SCORE History/Social Science. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/suttersfort/pages/contents.html Fabian-Baber (Producer). (2001). Gold is Discovered: The California Gold Rush Begins. [Video Segment]. Retrieved February 16, 2012, from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=24D4BA93-B178-42C5- A24B-2398A1F1E3E5&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US/ Georgiana Bruce Kirby (1818-1887) | 4 Scripts . (n.d.). CLP | Radio | Scripts | Georgiana Bruce Kirby. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://californialegacy.org/radio_anthology/scripts/kirby_g.html
  • 38. References Continued Gilbert, D. (2004, November 4). H-Net Reviews. Two Women Reformers in Gold Rush California. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=10020 Gold Discovery. (1998, January 1). The Gold Rush Chronicles. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.comspark.com/chronicles/golddisc.htm Henry Wells. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Wells History Net. (2006). James Marshall: California's Gold Discoverer. History Net: Where History Comes Alive - World & US History Online. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.historynet.com/james-marshall-californias-gold-discoverer.htm James Marshall. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Marshall Levy, J. (2004). The Intrepid Females of Forty-Nine. Women of Gold California Hwy 49 Mother Lode. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html Levy, J. (2007). Unsettling the West. Goldrush World Access. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.goldrush.com/~joann/eliza.html Levi Strauss. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_Strauss Levi Strauss History - YouTube . (2009, May 8). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzJtv14Ieb4 Lotta Crabtree . (n.d.). Pioneers Nevada City California Grass Valley Gold Country Events. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/ca/g/as/cag95a19.htm#crabtree
  • 39. References Continued Lucky World Production, LTD. (Producer). (1995). Clemens's Big Adventure in the Wild West. [Video Segment]. Retrieved February 16, 2012, from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=B6342144-5A9A-46BC-9E80- 85DBB17EEC11&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US Nellie Chapman. (n.d.). Pioneers Nevada City California Grass Valley Gold Country Events. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/ca/g/as/cag95a19.htm PBS - THE WEST – James Marshall. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/i_r/marshall.htm PBS - THE WEST - Levi Strauss. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/s_z/strauss.htm PBS - THE WEST - Samuel Brannan. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/brannan.htm PBS - THE WEST - Samuel Clemens. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/clemens.htm Sam Brannan. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan Samuel Clemens. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Clemens Shipper, V. (2008, November 2). The California Gold Rush - YouTube . YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi9i4agGmkw The Social Network for Geniuses: caterpillar farm's blog: Sam Brannan, the Levi Strauss that you've never heard of. (n.d.). Social Network for Geniuses. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://rawksoup.com/neighborhood/pg/blog/read/1837/sam-brannan-the- levi-strauss-that-youve-never-heard-of
  • 40. References Continued William Fargo. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Fargo Images from http://en.wikipedia.org/ Picture credits: All ClipArt from Microsoft ClipArt Slide 4 Images: Picture 1: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Wells Picture 2: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Marshall_by_Henry_Inman,_1832.jpg Picture 3: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Wells Picture 4: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan Picture 5: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Augustus_Sutter_c1850.jpg Picture 6: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html Picture 7: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html Picture 8: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan Picture 9: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html Picture 10: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html Picture 11: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_twain Slide 6: Image from http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/suttersfort/pages/sutter.html Slide 8: (2005). Wells Fargo set up a stagecoach express line. [Image]. Retrieved February 17, 2012 from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=9DBC3627-7BA4-4186-B32A- DD5525F5B5F7&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=USWebsites

Editor's Notes

  1. Description of Instructional UnitObjective: Learners will demonstrate knowledge of/understanding of a specific aspect of the Gold Rush (Important Figures of the era), through the creation of a multi-part presentation which includes a PowerPoint of Primary Sources, an artifact, and an oral presentation to the whole class.California State StandardsK-5.REP V.1. (Social Studies - Grade(s): 3-5): Students differentiate between primary and secondary sources.K-5.REP V.2. (Social Studies - Grade(s): 3-5): Students pose relevant questions about events they encounter in historical documents, eyewitness accounts, oral histories, letters, diaries, artifacts, photographs, maps, artworks, and architecture.K-5.HI.2. (Social Studies - Grade(s): 3-5): Students identify the human and physical characteristics of the places they are studying and explain how those features form the unique character of those places.6-8.REP.4. (Social Studies - Grade(s): 6-8): Students assess the credibility of primary and secondary sources and draw sound conclusions from them.21ST Century Skills3.1.1.1. (Arts Education - Grade(s): 3-12) : Access information efficiently (time) and effectively (sources).3.1.2.1. (Arts Education - Grade(s): 3-12) : Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand.ReferencesImage from http://americanhistory.phillipmartin.info/americanhistory_goldrush.htm
  2. ReferencesAll ClipArt from Microsoft ClipArtFabian-Baber (Producer). (2001). Gold is Discovered: The California Gold Rush Begins. [Video Segment]. Retrieved February 16, 2012, from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=24D4BA93-B178-42C5-A24B-2398A1F1E3E5&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US/
  3. ReferencesShipper, V. (2008, November 2). The California Gold Rush - YouTube . YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi9i4agGmkw
  4. ReferencesPicture 1: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_WellsPicture 2: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Marshall_by_Henry_Inman,_1832.jpgPicture 3: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_WellsPicture 4: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan Picture 5: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Augustus_Sutter_c1850.jpg Picture 6: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlPicture 7: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlPicture 8: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan Picture 9: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlPicture 10: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlPicture 11: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_twain
  5. ReferencesImage from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan PBS - THE WEST - Samuel Brannan. (n.d.). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/brannan.htm Sam Brannan. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan The Social Network for Geniuses: caterpillar farm's blog: Sam Brannan, the Levi Strauss that you've never heard of. (n.d.). Social Network for Geniuses. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://rawksoup.com/neighborhood/pg/blog/read/1837/sam-brannan-the-levi-strauss-that-youve-never-heard-of
  6. ReferencesImage from http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/suttersfort/pages/sutter.html Contents- Museum of Sutter's Fort. (n.d.). SCORE History/Social Science. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/suttersfort/pages/contents.htmlFabian-Baber (Producer). (2001). Gold is Discovered: The California Gold Rush Begins. [Video Segment]. Retrieved February 16, 2012, from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=24D4BA93-B178-42C5-A24B-2398A1F1E3E5&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US/
  7. ReferencesImage from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_twain http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_ClemensLucky World Production, LTD. (Producer). (1995). Clemens's Big Adventure in the Wild West. [Video Segment]. Retrieved February 16, 2012, from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=B6342144-5A9A-46BC-9E80-85DBB17EEC11&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US PBS - THE WEST - Samuel Clemens. (n.d.). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/clemens.htmSamuel Clemens. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Clemens
  8. ReferencesImage from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_WellsImage from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_FargoImage from: Wells Fargo set up a stagecoach express line.(2005). [Image]. Retrieved February 17, 2012 from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=9DBC3627-7BA4-4186-B32A-DD5525F5B5F7&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=USWebsites Henry Wells. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_WellsWilliam Fargo. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Fargo
  9. ReferencesImage from http://www.levi-strauss-museum.de/Levi Strauss. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_StraussLevi Strauss History - YouTube . (2009, May 8). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzJtv14Ieb4PBS - THE WEST - Levi Strauss. (n.d.). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/s_z/strauss.htm
  10. ReferencesImage from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlWebsitesBroneske, J. (n.d.). Fairy Star of the Gold Rush. Lotta Crabtree. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from www.nevadacountygold.com/about/history-western-nevco/lotta-crabtreeGilbert, D. (2004, November 4). H-Net Reviews. Two Women Reformers in Gold Rush California. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=10020Lotta Crabtree . (n.d.). Pioneers Nevada City California Grass Valley Gold Country Events. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/ca/g/as/cag95a19.htm#crabtree
  11. ReferencesImage from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlWebsites:Broneske, J. (n.d.). The People of Nevada. Nellie Chapman. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.nevadacountygold.com/goldrushtown/nelliechapman.htmlGilbert, D. (2004, November 4). H-Net Reviews. Two Women Reformers in Gold Rush California. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=10020Nellie Chapman. (n.d.). Pioneers Nevada City California Grass Valley Gold Country Events. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/ca/g/as/cag95a19.htm
  12. ReferencesImage from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlWebsitesLevy, J. (2004). The Intrepid Females of Forty-Nine. Women of Gold California Hwy 49 Mother Lode. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html Levy, J. (2007). Unsettling the West. Goldrush World Access. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.goldrush.com/~joann/eliza.html
  13. ReferencesImage from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlGeorgiana Bruce Kirby (1818-1887) | 4 Scripts . (n.d.). CLP | Radio | Scripts | Georgiana Bruce Kirby. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://californialegacy.org/radio_anthology/scripts/kirby_g.htmlGilbert, D. (2004, November 4). H-Net Reviews. Two Women Reformers in Gold Rush California. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=10020Levy, J. (2004). The Intrepid Females of Forty-Nine. Women of Gold California Hwy 49 Mother Lode. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html Levy, J. (2007). Unsettling the West. Goldrush World Access. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.goldrush.com/~joann/eliza.html
  14. ReferencesImage from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_MarshallGold Discovery. (1998, January 1). The Gold Rush Chronicles. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.comspark.com/chronicles/golddisc.htmHistory Net. (2006). James Marshall: California's Gold Discoverer. History Net: Where History Comes Alive - World & US History Online. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.historynet.com/james-marshall-californias-gold-discoverer.htmJames Marshall. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_MarshallPBS - THE WEST – James Marshall. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/i_r/marshall.htm
  15. ReferencesBroneske, J. (n.d.). Fairy Star of the Gold Rush. Lotta Crabtree. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from www.nevadacountygold.com/about/history-western-nevco/lotta-crabtreeBroneske, J. (n.d.). The People of Nevada. Nellie Chapman. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.nevadacountygold.com/goldrushtown/nelliechapman.htmlContents- Museum of Sutter's Fort. (n.d.). SCORE History/Social Science. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/suttersfort/pages/contents.htmlFabian-Baber (Producer). (2001). Gold is Discovered: The California Gold Rush Begins. [Video Segment]. Retrieved February 16, 2012, from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=24D4BA93-B178-42C5-A24B-2398A1F1E3E5&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US/Georgiana Bruce Kirby (1818-1887) | 4 Scripts . (n.d.). CLP | Radio | Scripts | Georgiana Bruce Kirby. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://californialegacy.org/radio_anthology/scripts/kirby_g.htmlGilbert, D. (2004, November 4). H-Net Reviews. Two Women Reformers in Gold Rush California. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=10020Gold Discovery. (1998, January 1). The Gold Rush Chronicles. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.comspark.com/chronicles/golddisc.htmHenry Wells. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_WellsHistory Net. (2006). James Marshall: California's Gold Discoverer. History Net: Where History Comes Alive - World & US History Online. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.historynet.com/james-marshall-californias-gold-discoverer.htmJames Marshall. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_MarshallLevy, J. (2004). The Intrepid Females of Forty-Nine. Women of Gold California Hwy 49 Mother Lode. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html Levy, J. (2007). Unsettling the West. Goldrush World Access. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.goldrush.com/~joann/eliza.html Levi Strauss. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_StraussLevi Strauss History - YouTube . (2009, May 8). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzJtv14Ieb4Lotta Crabtree . (n.d.). Pioneers Nevada City California Grass Valley Gold Country Events. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/ca/g/as/cag95a19.htm#crabtreeLucky World Production, LTD. (Producer). (1995). Clemens's Big Adventure in the Wild West. [Video Segment]. Retrieved February 16, 2012, from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=B6342144-5A9A-46BC-9E80-85DBB17EEC11&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US Nellie Chapman. (n.d.). Pioneers Nevada City California Grass Valley Gold Country Events. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/ca/g/as/cag95a19.htmPBS - THE WEST – James Marshall. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/i_r/marshall.htmPBS - THE WEST - Levi Strauss. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/s_z/strauss.htmPBS - THE WEST - Samuel Brannan. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/brannan.htm PBS - THE WEST - Samuel Clemens. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/clemens.htmSam Brannan. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_BrannanSamuel Clemens. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_ClemensShipper, V. (2008, November 2). The California Gold Rush - YouTube . YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi9i4agGmkwThe Social Network for Geniuses: caterpillar farm's blog: Sam Brannan, the Levi Strauss that you've never heard of. (n.d.). Social Network for Geniuses. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://rawksoup.com/neighborhood/pg/blog/read/1837/sam-brannan-the-levi-strauss-that-youve-never-heard-ofWilliam Fargo. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_FargoImages from http://en.wikipedia.org/Picture credits: All ClipArt from Microsoft ClipArtSlide 4 Images:Picture 1: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_WellsPicture 2: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Marshall_by_Henry_Inman,_1832.jpgPicture 3: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_WellsPicture 4: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan Picture 5: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Augustus_Sutter_c1850.jpg Picture 6: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlPicture 7: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlPicture 8: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan Picture 9: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlPicture 10: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlPicture 11: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_twain Slide 6: Image from http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/suttersfort/pages/sutter.html Slide 8: (2005). Wells Fargo set up a stagecoach express line. [Image]. Retrieved February 17, 2012 from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=9DBC3627-7BA4-4186-B32A-DD5525F5B5F7&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=USWebsites Information: Most of the information regarding the men came from the PBS movie “The Gold Rush”, directed by Boettcher & Trinklein, 1996.Eliza Farnham & Georgiana Kirby: www.goldrush.com/~joann/ Lotta Crabtree: www.ncgold.com/History/LottaCrabtree/lotta.htmlNellie Chapman: www.ncgold.com/goldrushtown/people/htmlVideo Clips:Excellent sites for the Gold Rush:www.historichwy49.comwww.museumca.org/goldrush/www.ncgold.com/goldrushtown/The Sacramento and American Rivers: The Discovery of Gold. Film Ideas,2001 Retrieved February 18, 2012, from Learn360: http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx?ID=139671Fabian-Baber (Producer). (2001). Gold is Discovered: The California Gold Rush Begins. [Video Segment]. Retrieved February 16, 2012, from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=24D4BA93-B178-42C5-A24B-2398A1F1E3E5&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US/