DEREK FROMAN
John A. Sutter James W. Marshall Sacramento Valley, California Coloma
Discovery of gold in Sacramento Valley, California The largest migration in American history took place
United States is at war with Mexico California is not very populated or developed
Millions of people come from across the United States Immigration from other countries to California
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What is life like for miners?
Some made a lot of money Most were lucky if they found enough to eat Thousands died on Journey/ Digging Many Died(disease, some times drowning in river Lived in tents (canvas or wooden) Cooked over open fire Camps destroyed by fire
Heavy rain/ snow in winter months Sickness/ colds common (while sleeping)- poor health Did not have nutritious foods Seldom bathed/ washed their clothes
Family and friends
Mined by themselves/ families at home Young suffered from home sickness(from being alone) Formed friendships and communities with other miners Some families did travel to California Played card games, gambled, and was betting to past the time
What were the types of products produced
Beef, per quarter $20 Pork, per barrel $35 to $40 Butter, per pound $1 Cheese, per pound $1 Flour, Per Barrel $30 to $40 Rice, per pound.10 cents Coffee, per pound.16 cents
How did the towns change in San Francisco and Sacramento
Had poor health, many with diseases/illnesses (thousands died) Gambling, betting, etc. Many men lost thousands from betting Boys lost 5 to 10 dollars from betting ($115 to $225 today) Most had to beg to go home
End Historian ( )
What happened during the end of the Gold Rush period? The gold rush brought economic prosperity to California. Farms, ranchers, stores, restaurants and other businesses that grew to serve the miners continued to take advantage of California's rich agriculture
What was the life like towards the end? They voted against slavery Forty-niners departed Many veteran prospectors rushed almost immediately to Australia and New Zealand.
Why was the Gold Rush such an important part of California history? The gold rush is important because they found out that the gold is worth so much money Brought large numbers of American citizens and new immigrants from Europe to California. And it got them immediate statehood, expanded borders, and limited rights for Mexican and Spanish land grant holders.
What was the impact of the Gold Rush for California? It was very dramatic It brought over ½ million men to California within 24 months.
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PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Stainbrook CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH
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