California Gold Rush

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Why were the people who traveled to California in 1849 called the Forty-niners?

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They left to go to California in 1849

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How did the Forty-niners typically travel to California?

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By horse or wagon across the Oregon Trail

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What method did miners use to pan for gold?

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Scooping up soil and water and shaking it through a metal pan with a screen

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Why did thousands of people travel to California in 1848-1855?

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To join the Gold Rush

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Explain what events happened to cause the Gold Rush in 1848-1855.

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The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill

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What year did nearly 40,000 people arrive to search for gold?

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1849

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How did the gold rush impact the economy of California?

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It boosted the economy by attracting a large population, stimulating infrastructure development, and increasing trade and commerce.

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What were some of the long-term effects of the gold rush on California's economy?

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Population growth, infrastructure development, and establishment of agriculture and industry

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How did the gold rush impact the Native American tribes in California?

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They faced violence, displacement from their lands, and loss of resources.

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What were some of the challenges faced by the Native American tribes during the gold rush?

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Displacement, loss of resources, conflicts