How the California Gold Rush Began The California Gold Rush was an extremely important event that happened in northern California when thousands of people moved to California hoping to find gold. James Marshall and John Sutter were the first people to discover gold on January 28, 1848. It all began when James Marshall was working to build a water-powered sawmill in The American River. Suddenly, James Marshall noticed gold flakes in the water and was positive it was gold. When the California Gold
distance. This is how many migrant families departed to the new world in search for a chance to better their life and their economic status. With news of gold being found in California many people headed off leaving their families and businesses. Pretty soon gold fever had spread and the California Gold Rush had begun. The California Gold Rush of 1849 was what set the foundation for California's success, and turned California into a place of many people and cultures
How did the discovery of gold effect colonial Australia in population and society ? The gold rush in Australia is to be one of the biggest turning points in Australian history. The gold rush did not just mean finding gold, but the population increasing dramatically, changes in culture, and social and political lives. The gold rush is one of the main reasons for such a population growth and has made Australia what it is today. How it started/Where The gold craze of the 19th century in Australia
Kody Tickner History 330, Wednesday Night Documentary Source Analysis Letters written by Louise Smith-Clappe to her sister, Molly, painted a detailed image of life during the California Gold Rush. Twenty-three letters described the vast Northern California landscape, the diversity of the people who lived in the same towns, and a rare insight into Native American culture with a keen focus on women. Known by the pseudonym ‘Dame Shirley,’ Louise Amelia Knapp Smith was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Sacramento, California and another was started in Omaha, Nebraska. The railroad was finished on May 10, 1869. Once done the railroad was used for business but also leisure traveling. Factories - Growth of Industries - The transcontinental railroad gave a rise to industries and more job opportunities. It made traveling easier. People had a way of doing business and partnerships. It also made the cost of moving products less. Gold Coins - Pikes Peak gold rush in 1858. The gold rush attracted around
California was to join the Union as a free state. However, Texas was to give up Santa Fe, NM. Slavery was not to be ended, just the slave trade within DC. Congress was to enforce harsh laws for the return of run-away slaves. Lastly, the Compromise stated that
western way of living to life. Compton's road to literary fame was not as smooth compared to other authors. First, he spent time as a musician. When playing music was not successful for him anymore, he became a radio announcer. However, that did not suit him either. His last experiment in the music industry was as a songwriter. This too, failed him, and he turned
Orange County, California was the new playground for politics and conservatives back in the 1960s. In the book Suburban Warriors, Lisa McGirr highlights on why this community set the way for new understandings and ideas that lead the nation into new reforms and a new president. She talks about how demographically Orange County progresses as a city. McGirr talks how religious movements’ plays a role in this new political movement, along with Goldwater and the new Right. She uses many stories throughout
numbering system and a system of standardization, uniform directional, warning, and regulatory signs for the U.S. Highway. Avery became one of the strongest supporters of the Chicago to Los Angeles route. He used a little known trail from the California Gold Rush that he drew plans for the route that would soon become Route 66. This route was designated to the U.S. Highway 66 on November 11, 1926. Route 66 would become the most celebrated and famous road through hard times, war, and rebirth. Route
weavers in what is now known as California. The Kawaiisu people lived in the Tehachapi Mountains and surrounding areas and had good relationships with the nearby tribes. They had great respect for the land