Westward, Ho! Path of the Pioneer WebQuest
The California Gold Rush of 1849
Using the links below, conduct a brief research project based on the following questions. Answer the questions on a sheet of lined paper and add it to your notes on the life of pioneers in the 1840s. This information will be very helpful when writing your narrative piece on Thursday in class.
Questions to Research:
Online Resources
Using the links below, conduct a brief research project based on the following questions. Answer the questions on a sheet of lined paper and add it to your notes on the life of pioneers in the 1840s. This information will be very helpful when writing your narrative piece on Thursday in class.
Questions to Research:
- How was gold first discovered?
- Where was gold first discovered?
- How did the population of California changed over the next few years?
- How did this population affect Californian society?
- What were some of the perils of the Gold Rush?
Online Resources