print email comment close The Gold Rush URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/ Description: Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) American Experience program that "tracks the evolution of the [California] Gold Rush from the easy riches of the first few months to the fierce competition for a few good claims." Features a map with major "strikes," timeline, background about people (such as Mexicans and Chinese immigrants) and events, a special feature on Native Americans, and an online role playing game. Also includes a teacher's guide. Publisher: PBS Online; WGBH LII Database Information: Record 22880 created by Maria Brandt on 11/07/2006 Last modification on 11/15/2006 Published: 11/15/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22880