The California Gold Rush (1848-1855)

In this lesson learners will have discovered what the California Gold Rush was, the process, routes and modes of travel involved in migrating to California, various occupations that people held, various ethnic groups that came to California, and how Victorian social roles affected California mining society. They will have thought reflectively and critically about these issues through writing and art. Learners will be able to answer the following questions: Who profited from the Gold Rush? Where all miners successful?