In 1846, Non-Indian Population of California was 8,000 In 1854, Non- Indian Population was 300,000 In 1860, Non- Indian Population was 380,000 Male dominated- % of males in 1860 in California was 92%
Indian Population- Gold Rush- major effects… In Indian Population of California was 150,000 In Indian Population was 30,000 That means 120,000 Indians were displaced!
American Dream- When we think of American dream today, what are we talking about?
Owning enough land to support a large family Free from debt Not dependent on wage labor Able to pass successful “business” on to children 60% of people dependent on wage labor in 1860
Discuss- What did people come to California with? How did they get supplies? At What cost? Answer those questions on your guided notes handout. Also, write down 5 other interesting facts from this website about the gold rush may-not-know-about-the-california-gold-rush may-not-know-about-the-california-gold-rush