1. California Gold Rush Connor Remski Mr. Emmi Social Studies March 22, 2010 Connor Remski Mr. Emmi Social Studies March 22, 2010

2. What was the Gold Rush? Many people rushed to California to look for gold. It began on January 24, 1848 when gold was discovered by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. About 300,000 people came from all over Many people rushed to California to look for gold. It began on January 24, 1848 when gold was discovered by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. About 300,000 people came from all over

3. Who looked for gold Gold Miners called Forty-niners Captain John Shutter People came from all over the world Most were Americans People also came from Latin America, Europe, Australia and Asia Gold Miners called Forty-niners Captain John Shutter People came from all over the world Most were Americans People also came from Latin America, Europe, Australia and Asia

4. How did they look for gold? What tools? Picks, shovels, and pans. Panning is using a pan to search for gold. Mining in the Earth for gold. Picks, shovels, and pans. Panning is using a pan to search for gold. Mining in the Earth for gold.

5. Where did they live? California Tents Houses California Tents Houses

6. How much money did they make? Very few people made a lot of money. People earned about $1/day. The people that came to California too late did not make much money, and many ending up losing money. Many store owners made money selling supplies to the miners. Very few people made a lot of money. People earned about $1/day. The people that came to California too late did not make much money, and many ending up losing money. Many store owners made money selling supplies to the miners.

7. Is there any gold there now? California has 16 active gold mines.