1. Gold Rush
... Asia, and South America on ships destined to California. In towns all over the United States, merchants closed their shops, soldiers abandoned their positions, and farmers deserted their fields. The title for the miners "49ers" arose from the year 1849, when they embarked on their journey. The moment a man stepped towards California, he left his home, family, security, and everything ... home, the 49ers recklessly polluted the delicate ecosystem of California. As a result, the adverse effects of the California gold rush were intense racism, ruined lives, and devastation of native Indian...
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- Grade Level: High School
