49ers Flashcards
1
Q
Hardships
A
Lawless camps (lack of authorities)
Overly expensive prices for goods
Digging for gold was physically demanding
Voyage to California was often difficult
2
Q
Legacies
A
California quickly became a state in the west
California became diverse
Disease killed many native Americans
Many Californios lost their land to 49ers
3
Q
Reasons
A
In search of gold and fortune
