Febre del Oro

The video explores the California Gold Rush, a significant event from 1848 to 1855 that drew over 300,000 people to California in search of gold. It discusses the impact on California's statehood, the emergence of boom towns, and the eventual decline leading to ghost towns. The video concludes by prompting viewers to consider modern-day equivalents of gold rushes that do not involve gold.

What was the California Gold Rush and when did it take place?

How many people migrated to California during the Gold Rush?

What were the miners who came to California in 1849 searching for?

What happened to many of the cities that grew during the Gold Rush by the mid-1850s?

What are some modern-day equivalents of gold rushes that do not involve gold?