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The California Gold Rush — Homework

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The California Gold Rush — Homework

Answer in complete sentences.

  1. 1.Who discovered gold at Sutter's Mill, and in what year?
  2. 2.In what year was California admitted as a state, and what number state was it?
  3. 3.What was the Foreign Miners' Tax, and what does it show about the Gold Rush's diverse population?
  4. 4.Describe the Gold Rush's impact on California Native peoples.
  5. 5.Write a paragraph explaining why the California Gold Rush should be remembered as more than just an exciting adventure story.
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