1846-1850

"In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. Word quickly spread, and the California Gold Rush was on! Thousands of people went to California in hopes of finding gold and striking it rich. But did that really happen? What was the real impact of so many miners rushing to the state? Discover what's real and what's fiction about the California Gold Rush through infographics, primary sources, and leveled text"--Provided by publisher.

"The Gold Rush was a major event in the US during the 1800s. This book explores what the Gold Rush was and the lesser-known people who participated in the event"--Provided by publisher.

"After gold was discovered in California in 1848, thousands of people rushed there to strike it rich. They faced tough choices at every turn. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather use the slower method of panning for gold or use a more dangerous method of hydraulic mining? Would you rather run a store or a hotel in a California boomtown? It's your turn to pick this or that!"--.

Readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the California gold rush.

Introduces young readers to the history of the California gold rush, describing the journey to California, the process of panning for gold, and the fortunes that this gold brought many different people.

Interesting and informative historical background on the California Gold Rush and the role of Mexicans and Californios in the area at the time round out this fun and informative volume.

Presents twenty trivia facts about the gold rush.

Describes the discovery of gold in California and its impact on the development of California and the West.

A history of the California gold rush, discussing the first discovery of gold, the 49ers, and how the gold rush changed the landscape of America.

Chronicles the history of colonial California from the arrival of Spanish explorers in the mid-1500s to 1850 when California became the thirty-first state, focusing on the experiences of people from all walks of life who lived and worked in the rugged region.