Gold Rush

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Across

  1. This is what goldseekers that came to California in 1849 were called.
  2. This precious mineral was discovered at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California in 1848.
  3. This was one type of mining method.
  4. An experienced miner.
  5. The ______ of Panama was one route used to get to San Francisco during the gold rush.
  6. Someone who worked another miner's claim without permission.
  7. A mining method where water was forced through a hose.
  8. John _______ was the person who owned the mill where gold was discovered.
  9. This is another name for the mining tool called a rocker.

Down

  1. Another word for prospector.
  2. Gold miners did this type of prospecting at the edges of streams.
  3. This is another name for a miner.
  4. Some people chose to sail around the Cape _____ as their route to California.
  5. The place a miner would stake as his own area.
  6. Some goldseekers came west in a covered _______.
  7. James _______ discovered gold in the millrace.
  8. This word means "I found it!"
  9. A rich vein of ore containing gold or silver.


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