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28 de feb. de 2024 · Follow the links to collection descriptions and inventories of collections relating to the history of gold rushes in Alaska from 1849-1914 and in the Klondike from 1897-1898. You can keyword search all of our collection descriptions and inventories by using the search box available on each of the pages below.
Hace 3 días · The Eureka Rebellion was a series of events involving gold miners who revolted against the British colonial government in Victoria, Australia during the Victorian gold rush. It culminated in the Battle of the Eureka Stockade, which took place on 3 December 1854 at Ballarat between the rebels and the colonial forces of Australia.
Hace 2 días · Gold discoveries continued to trigger violent conflict between prospectors and Indians. Beginning in 1858, the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush in British Columbia drew large numbers of miners, many from Washington, Oregon, and California, culminating in the Fraser Canyon War.
Hace 5 días · The allure of wealth and adventure created a vibrant tapestry of gold rush stories that have since become part of the iconic gold mining history. From the rugged landscapes of California to the treacherous trails of the Klondike, these tales intertwine triumph and tragedy, perseverance and loss.
Hace 5 días · Information about the California gold rush, when it started and who was president. At the time of the California Gold Rush in 1848, the United States president was James Knox Polk.
Hace 5 días · When gold was discovered in California, gold seekers from across the nation and around the world rushed there, hoping to make their fortunes. A few did; most did not. A multiple-choice quiz by janshannon .
Hace 2 días · In many North American gold rushes, the miners had quite a long and difficult path to follow in order to reach the gold field. In Alaska, the gold was found on the beach, rather than the interior, so there really wasn't even any need to even file a claim to the land.
