The Gold Rush Flashcards
1
Q
What was the gold rush?
A
Is was a rush of people moving to find gold
2
Q
Who discovered gold?
A
Edward Hargraves
3
Q
When was gold found?
A
1851
4
Q
How was gold discovered?
A
The terrain was similar to California before their gold rush
5
Q
How did the GR change society?
A
Population growth, increase of wealth, land opened up and development in transportation and communication
6
Q
Living and working conditions on the gold fields
A
Crowded and most lived in tents
7
Q
Why were the Chinese disliked?
A
Because they were different
8
Q
How were the Chinese attacked?
A
Racist comments and riots
