About This Lesson
In 1848 gold was discovered in California sparking the California Gold Rush. New settlers from around the United States and the world migrated to California. This lesson explores the origins of the California Gold Rush and its impact on the lives of different groups present at the time. Video clips include the perspectives of 49ers, women settlers, Chinese immigrants and California Indians. The entire lesson can be found at the following website:
I added a couple more resources to this lesson to make it more complete.