The Gold Rush
The gold rush of 1849
The gold Rush had attracted many people to migrate and to come to California in 1848 and 1849. THE GOLD RUSH
they were called the 49ers because the event hapened during 1849
They were called "forty-niners" because most traveled there in 1849.
The California Gold rush of 1849.
The Gold Rush
Gold was discovered in northern California.
14,000
The California Gold Rush
Over 80,000 people
People were called 49ers b/c the gold rush happened in 1849, sum 80,000 people migrating to California in search of gold. People in fewer numbers also migrated in 1848, they were called 48ers.
They were prospecting for gold.