calgoldrush



California Gold Rush

In 1848, gold was discovered in Saw Mill Creek in California. The race for the west had just begun. But the motivation of the "treasure chest" of resources made the dirive for the West even faster and more competitive. Wagon trains wore wagon trails into the earth that are till visible today.

Information provided by: Prentice Hall "Pathways to the Present" page 262 Picture provided by: http://ls-staff.francisparker.org/resources/graphics/california_gold_regions2.jpg