California Gold Rush

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

California Gold Rush

The objectives of this lesson

After this lesson you..

- ...have the ability to explain the Gold Rush in your own words

- ...understand the expressions

- ...can translate the difficult words. 

On your desk:

Chromebook

Notebook

Pen

The California Gold Rush Begins

In 1848, gold was discovered in California, sparking a rush of people from all over the world to come and search for the precious metal. This period of time is known as the California Gold Rush.

Describe the beginning of the California Gold Rush and its historical context.

Life During the Gold Rush

Life during the Gold Rush was difficult and dangerous. Many people traveled long distances to get to California and worked long hours in dangerous conditions to find gold. The Gold Rush also had a significant impact on California's economy and population.

Explain what life was like during the Gold Rush and its impact on California's economy and population.

Conclusion

The California Gold Rush was a defining moment in US history and played a significant role in the development of California. It remains an important part of the state's history and culture today.

Summarize the lesson and encourage students to ask questions or share their thoughts on the California Gold Rush.

Translate the words below without sources!

1. Sparking

2. Rush 

3. Precious

4. Distances

5. Conditions

6. Defining

7. Remains

8. Significant

9. Development

Who is this?

1. John F. Marshall
2. James W. Marshall
3. George W. Marshall
4. Henry W. Marshall

Explain (in English): Why did they try to keep it a secret?

What is a 'boom town'?

1. A town in wich an explosion took place.
2. A deserted town in California
3. A town that was quickly built for/by miners to live in
4. A town with booming opportunities

Explain (in English): Miners often left empty-handed, while shop owners were loaded. Why?

In your own words: summarise the information you heard in the video.

Expressions

Search for the meaning of the expressions and write them down in your notebook. 

Expressions

1. If you are sitting on a goldmine, you ...

2.If you stake a claim, you ...

3. If you strike gold, you ...

4. A gold digger is a person who ...

5. If you suffer from gold fever, you are ...

6. If things are like gold dust, they are ...