A wild, untouched land -- Gold! -- The rush begins -- To California: by land or sea -- California is changed -- Writing activity.
Summary:
The California gold rush lasted only seven years, but it affected people around the world. Track the important events and turning points that made the discovery of gold a pivotal part of the westward expansion of the United States.
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