The California Gold Rush: There's Gold in Them Thar Hills

For this week's shortie summer episode, Liz and Dakota talk about the history of the California Gold Rush, and why they named their segment the golden nugget.  Looking back at how people were attracted to California in their search for gold, Liz and Dakota learn about the 49ers, how the land was mined, and why sandwiches were important to the story. 

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Episode Notes

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/gold-rushes

https://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/gold-rush-of-1849

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