CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH Here are some resources that can help you with your California Gold Rush Assignments: Some can be found in the library and some can be found online.

This is a 3-volume set that includes information about the California Gold Rush. You can find a few biographies of famous people during the gold rush, and journal entries of people who were there.

This site tells the story of the discovery of gold in California, describes the journey of those who came by land and sea to strike it rich, and introduces you to the Californios, the early Spanish-speaking settlers in California. You can also read the stories of some important people of the Gold Rush period.

Here is a multimedia experience with plenty of information about the people, places, and events that made up the Gold Rush. See historical photographs and pictures, hear the sounds, and learn about the California Indians, African Americans, Chinese, and Latinos who played a part in the rush for California gold.

This is a goldmine of information on the people and places of the California Gold Rush. Look at this site to learn about the famous people and the bad guys, the mining camps and towns, the Pony Express, and all you want to know about the precious metal called gold. There is also a lot of information about timeline events, and a glossary to help you look up the meanings of many special Gold Rush words.