2.5.13 California Gold Rush

Objective: Historians of 2017 will describe the causes and effects of the California Gold Rush 

Task 1: Study the map and complete the Do Now

Task 2: Open and create a copy the document: California Gold Rush - Gold Fever

Task 3: Open and create a copy of the document: Exploring the diverse history of the California Gold Rush. Use the following website to explore the diverse experience of people during the California Gold Rush - Chasing a Dream


Additional Resources: 

• Gold Rush - Oakland Museum of California 
• Sacrament Bee - California Gold Rush 
• American Experience - The Gold Rush 
• Interactive Game - Strike it Rich

Task 4: (Exit ticket) Go to Socrative use the room number kippsfbay8. Type in your First and Last name in order to receive credit.


Homework: Homework completion form