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The Impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans of California
This inquiry lesson provides primary sources, maps, images, and background history to offer teachers and students insight into a little-known but vitally important aspect of one of the most iconic events in American history—the California gold rush. Students will analyze sources to answer the question, Do American actions against California Native Americans during the gold rush meet the United Nations definition of genocide?
Resource Information
grades
8
9
10
11
12
featured nations
Miwok, Nisenan, Pomo, Sinkyone, Wailaki, Wiyot
subjects
Government & Civics, English Language Arts, Geography, History, Social Studies
regions
California, North America