From licence shops
stuff...
yes
it was called gold license or miners right
Each miner had 1 license.
People hoped for fortune as miners
The mestizo people would have occupations such as farmers,. shop owners, miners and some would even become artisans.
most men would work as miners.
because not anyone can go and mine, it wouldn't be safe. And they are changing the landscape so they need a license. The rest is just the government wanting money.
a gold licence is what diggers used on the gold fields, during the mid to late 1800's. If they did'nt have one they would have been hung or shot dead.
If miners operated without a license, they faced legal consequences such as fines, confiscation of equipment, and potential criminal charges. Additionally, unlicensed mining often led to unsafe working conditions and environmental degradation. Authorities could shut down operations and take legal action against individuals or groups involved in illegal mining activities. Overall, lacking a license put miners at significant risk both legally and physically.
During the gold rush, a license was a legal document that allowed individuals to mine for gold on public land. Miners typically obtained a license by paying a small fee to the government or local authorities, which granted them the right to claim a specific area for mining. The requirement of a license was intended to regulate mining activities and ensure that miners operated within designated areas. Not having a license could result in fines or being removed from the mining site.
The miners moved on, and the towns were abandoned and left to fall into ruins.