A Rush of Gold Seekers By 1849, the non-native population of California had grown to almost 100,000 people. Nearly two-thirds were Americans. Upon arrival in California, immigrants learned mining ...

It is said to have led to the enslavement of more than 25,000 Native Americans in California. Many Black Americans garnered wealth during the gold rush by opening up shops and mining for gold.

Gold panning is still a local pastime here ... Kids can learn about ways people would strive to acquire riches during the California Gold Rush, such as providing lodging and supplies to miners.

"The post-gold rush era was the most dangerous ... even carrying knives while wielding mining tools. About 300,000 heavily-armed settlers descended to California to hunt for gold.

A Rush of Gold Seekers By 1849, the non-native population of California had grown to almost 100,000 people. Nearly two-thirds were Americans. Upon arrival in California, immigrants learned mining ...