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Gold seekers attempted to reach California in several ways. Trains did not traverse the distance, but could be taken to about the Mississippi River. Then seekers would travel by wagon or horse and possibly walking. Others took the long arduous trip around South America to reach the American west coast.
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Where did California gold miners find gold?
In California.
What effect did the discovery of the comstock lode have on the west?
it lured thousands of California miners to Nevada.
Where did the California gold miners come from?
The 1849 California gold rush attracted Americans from all walks of life. Of course the first Americans involved were miners. As news of the gold discovery spread, people from US cities, and farmlands became gold miners. Thus California's population instantly grew in size and a good number of the new miners became rich, not all however.
What does the term 49ers refer to?
The 49ers were gold miners that went to California to mine for gold in 1849.
Which event increased interest in a railroad route to California?
There were a number of events that increased interest in a route to California. Probably the most important was the acquisition of California in the Mexican-American War, and the immediately following California Gold Rush. The Civil War added urgency to the transcontinental Railroad, and was very important as well.
Where did California gold miners find gold?
In California.
What was one of the first parties of americans to reach california?
The "Bidwell Party" (Bartleson-Bidwell party) in 1841 was one of the first groups of US citizens to reach California by wagon on the overland route.
Did California miners have in education in 1849?
No they did not
Did the miners go to California and Oregon?
Yes
What type of miners moved to California?
49ers
How were California Indian miners treated?
poorly
Where is the Underground Gold Miners Of California Museum in Alleghany California located?
The address of the Underground Gold Miners Of California Museum is: Po Box 907, Alleghany, CA 95910-0907
What did gold miners eat in California?
Bacon and grits.
The fastest route from California to Virginia?
The fastest driving route from California to Virgina
What job did the miners in the gold rush do?
They were mostly just plain old miners, but if they weren't lucky, they would get rich by selling supplies.
Who were the 49ers of the manifest destiny?
the miners looking for gold in California
Where did miners find gold?
they found gold in California 1849
