Is there still gold in California? Why the gold rush lives on 200 years later
More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, some Americans are still digging for riches all over California.
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Major "Strikes" in the California Gold Rush
An astounding amount of gold was pulled from the ground during the California gold rush. In 1852 the take for the year was $80 million ($1.9 billion in 2005 dollars). This map shows some of the ...
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There’s a Better Way to Teach the California Gold Rush
The inquiry into primary sources, maps and historic photographs asks students to examine the materials and answer whether ...
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In The Heart Of California's Gold Rush Country Is A Scenic River For A Day Full Of Adventure
Viewing The American River's watershed map will give visitors insight into ... take a walking tour and learn about the California Gold Rush of 1849. The Lower American River runs through ...