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Follows the development of the gold rush in California starting in the 1840s and discusses what routes gold seekers took to reach California, how the gold rush contributed to the growth of San Francisco, and how it was first discovered at Sutter's Mill. Includes “Stop and Think” activities in the back matter. Gold mines and mining. Prospecting. From the series Daily Life in U.S. History. AR 5.6 Lexile 870 IL 4-6. | |