What was it like to be a kid during the California Gold Rush?
In 1848, a man named James Marshall discovered gold in California’s American River. As word of the discovery spread, thousands of people traveled to California hoping to strike gold. Many of those who moved to California were kids!
Join Louise and Feng as they meet by the river and decide to search for gold together in hopes of helping their families. Learn about the tools miners used, what they ate, and the hardships they faced while trying to strike it rich.
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