California Gold Rush
when did the goldrush start?
January 24th 1848
Who found the gold?
Marshall.
What were "Gold Seekers" called?
49ers
What did the gold rush change?
It changed california.
How was the journey?
It was terrible!
Who discovered gold at Sutter's Mill?
James W. Marshall
What was San Francisco like?
It was a small village.
Why were they called that?
Because they started their journey to california in 1949.
How many people lived in california in 1848?
1,000 people
Did you get a good seat?
No, I had to stand.
What place did people heard stories about the gold?
San Francisco
Was California an American state in 1848?
It wasn't an American state.
How many people traveled between 1848 and 1855?
About 300,000
How many people lived in california in 1870?
150,000
Did you change trains at Birmingham?
Who was the president in 1848?
James Polk
Who did the land belong to?
The land belonged to Native Americans.
2,400km
What was built to join california to the rest of the US?
The Railway Line.
Did you have anything to eat?
No. The bar was closed.
Where did the Goldrush begin?
California
Describe California.
It was a wild place and very difficult to travel to.
How did people get to California?
by ship or walking
What did Native Americans die from?
Many died from diseases like influenza that Europeans brought.
How late did the train?
The train left 30 minutes late