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Gold is Discovered: The California Gold Rush Begins Karrie Y. Cox EdTech 541 Image from http://americanhistory.phillipmartin.info/americanhistory_goldrush.htm

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  • Gold is Discovered: The California Gold Rush Begins Karrie Y. Cox EdTech 541Image from http://americanhistory.phillipmartin.info/americanhistory_goldrush.htm
  • News Flash!!!Gold has been discovered in California! Who discovered the gold? Why wouldnt you want any to know about your finding? Wheres the Gold? Open Video
  • How it Started?The allure of gold was like a magnet pulling people toCalifornia.Gold Rush Overview Open Video
  • Famous Peopleof the CaliforniaGold RushResearch thesefamous people ofthe California GoldRush.
  • Sam Brannan Bought all mining tools in area Announced gold was found Made a fortune selling tools, then other necessities, to miners Became a millionaireWho is Sam BrannanExplore the life of Sam BrannanSam Brannan, youve never heard of
  • Who is John Sutter?Envisioned an agricultural empire near theAmerican RiverWanted discovery of gold kept secretNever did appreciate the opportunities of the Image fromGold Rush, and left California penniless http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activit y/suttersfort/pages/sutter.html Explore the life of John Sutter
  • Mark TwainBorn Samuel ClemensHeaded West for the Gold RushBecame a famous writer of his experiences Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_tw ain Samuel Clemens Explore the life of Samuel Clemens
  • Henry Wells and William Fargo Decided to profit from Gold Rush by providing services to miners Created Wells, Fargo & Co. for banking, mail, and stage coach servicesImage from Generated tremendoushttp://en.wikipedia.org/wi wealth as entrepreneurski/Henry_WellsWho is Henry WellsWho is William Fargo
  • Levi Strauss Ran a successful dry- goods store Patented canvas pants with riveted pockets Now called Levis Image from http://www.levi-strauss- museum.de Who is Levi Strauss Explore the life of Levi Strauss
  • Lotta Crabtree Began acting on stages at age 6 Made lots of money entertaining miners Later traveled the world Who is Lotta Crabtree Nevada County Gold
  • Nellie Chapman Married a dentist and studied dentistry from him. Later practiced as a dentist with her own patients. She also wrote and composed: a talented lady!Who is Nellie ChapmanNevada County Gold
  • Eliza Farnham As a young widow, she was matron of Sing Sing prison. Believed women would civilize the miners Advocated social reforms. Unsettling the West Who is Elizabeth Farnham
  • Georgiana Kirby A pioneer of Santa Cruz during the Gold Rush Advocated education, freedom, and equal rights for all Has a private school named for her Who is Georgiana KirbyImage fromhttp://www.historichwy49.com/w More on Georgiana Kirbyomen/women.html Listen to the words of Georgiana Kirby Unsettling the West
  • James Marshall Discovered gold pebbles while building Sutters Mill Feared the effects of potential prospectors, who eventually forced him off his land Also died nearly penniless Who is James Marshall? James Marshall: Californias Gold DiscovererImage fromhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki James Wilson Marshall/John_Marshall The Gold Rush Chronicles
  • Gold RushClick on each of the following items and answer the question. End Quiz
  • Where was John Sutter Born? Kandern, Baden, Germany Rnenberg in Switzerland New York City San Francisco, California
  • Who discovered gold pebbles while buildingSutters Mill? John Sutter Levi Strauss Henry Wells James Marshall
  • Lotta Crabtree was?An entertainerA DentistTaught women to readAdvocated for equal rights
  • Elizabeth Farnham was?An entertainerA DentistTaught women to readAdvocated for equal rights
  • Nellie Chapman was?An entertainerA DentistTaught women to readAdvocated for equal rights
  • Georgina Kirby was?An entertainerA DentistTaught women to readAdvocated for equal rights
  • Sam Brannan didnt/wasnt .? Panned for gold Lived in Mexico Was a Mormon On a police force
  • William Fargo didnt/wasnt .? Panned for gold Organize the American ExpressOrganized the Wells Fargo & CompanyWas the Mayor of Buffalo, New York
  • Mark Twain didnt/wasnt.? Was a novelist A journalist for the Sacramento Post Was in the Confederate Army Worked in a print shop
  • Levi Strauss .? Panned for gold Born in Sacramento California Owned a business Had two brothers
  • ReferencesBroneske, J. (n.d.). Fairy Star of the Gold Rush. Lotta Crabtree. Retrieved February19, 2012, from www.nevadacountygold.com/about/history-western-nevco/lotta-crabtreeBroneske, J. (n.d.). The People of Nevada. Nellie Chapman. Retrieved February 19,2012, from http://www.nevadacountygold.com/goldrushtown/nelliechapman.htmlContents- Museum of Sutters Fort. (n.d.). SCORE History/Social Science. RetrievedFebruary 19, 2012, fromhttp://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/suttersfort/pages/contents.htmlFabian-Baber (Producer). (2001). Gold is Discovered: The California Gold RushBegins. [Video Segment]. Retrieved February 16, 2012, fromhttp://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=24D4BA93-B178-42C5-A24B-2398A1F1E3E5&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US/Georgiana Bruce Kirby (1818-1887) | 4 Scripts . (n.d.). CLP | Radio | Scripts |Georgiana Bruce Kirby. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://californialegacy.org/radio_anthology/scripts/kirby_g.html
  • References ContinuedGilbert, D. (2004, November 4). H-Net Reviews. Two Women Reformers in Gold Rush California. Retrieved February 19, 2012,from http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=10020Gold Discovery. (1998, January 1). The Gold Rush Chronicles. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://www.comspark.com/chronicles/golddisc.htmHenry Wells. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_WellsHistory Net. (2006). James Marshall: Californias Gold Discoverer. History Net: Where History Comes Alive - World & US HistoryOnline. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://www.historynet.com/james-marshall-californias-gold-discoverer.htmJames Marshall. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_MarshallLevy, J. (2004). The Intrepid Females of Forty-Nine. Women of Gold California Hwy 49 Mother Lode. Retrieved February 19, 2012,from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.htmlLevy, J. (2007). Unsettling the West. Goldrush World Access. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://www.goldrush.com/~joann/eliza.htmlLevi Strauss. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_StraussLevi Strauss History - YouTube . (2009, May 8). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzJtv14Ieb4Lotta Crabtree . (n.d.). Pioneers Nevada City California Grass Valley Gold Country Events. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://www.virtualcities.com/ons/ca/g/as/cag95a19.htm#crabtree
  • References ContinuedLucky World Production, LTD. (Producer). (1995). Clemenss Big Adventure in the Wild West. [Video Segment]. Retrieved February16, 2012, from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=B6342144-5A9A-46BC-9E80-85DBB17EEC11&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=USNellie Chapman. (n.d.). Pioneers Nevada City California Grass Valley Gold Country Events. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://www.virtualcities.com/ons/ca/g/as/cag95a19.htmPBS - THE WEST James Marshall. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/i_r/marshall.htmPBS - THE WEST - Levi Strauss. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/s_z/strauss.htmPBS - THE WEST - Samuel Brannan. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/brannan.htmPBS - THE WEST - Samuel Clemens. (2001). PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/clemens.htmSam Brannan. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_BrannanSamuel Clemens. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_ClemensShipper, V. (2008, November 2). The California Gold Rush - YouTube . YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved February 19,2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi9i4agGmkwThe Social Network for Geniuses: caterpillar farms blog: Sam Brannan, the Levi Strauss that youve never heard of. (n.d.). SocialNetwork for Geniuses. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://rawksoup.com/neighborhood/pg/blog/read/1837/sam-brannan-the-levi-strauss-that-youve-never-heard-of
  • References ContinuedWilliam Fargo. (2012, January 1). Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Retrieved February 19, 2012, fromhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_FargoImages from http://en.wikipedia.org/Picture credits:All ClipArt from Microsoft ClipArtSlide 4 Images: Picture 1: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Wells Picture 2: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Marshall_by_Henry_Inman,_1832.jpg Picture 3: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Wells Picture 4: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan Picture 5: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Augustus_Sutter_c1850.jpg Picture 6: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html Picture 7: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html Picture 8: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brannan Picture 9: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html Picture 10: Image from http://www.historichwy49.com/women/women.html Picture 11: Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_twainSlide 6: Image from http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/suttersfort/pages/sutter.htmlSlide 8: (2005). Wells Fargo set up a stagecoach express line. [Image]. Retrieved February 17, 2012 fromhttp://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=9DBC3627-7BA4-4186-B32A-DD5525F5B5F7&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=USWebsites