Дистанційне навчання 03/02/2022 Pace Work ( Social Studies) 7-D

Thursday, the third of February

Theme: Golden Rush

Lesson 

What do you know about Alaska? What did you hear about Gold Rush?

Reading

Pre-reading task

T.: Now, look at the picture (card#1) and guess what this is text about.

Reading

T.: Now we are going to read and translate the text ''Gold Rush''

Gold Rush

Gold rushes are periods in time when the discovery of gold has led to the migrations of large numbers of people to a certain location. The onus for this "rush" is the desire for wealth and independence. Often, people travel from all parts of the world to participate in the quest for gold and riches. While some were successful in their endeavor, many were left broke and disappointed. Although most associate gold and the gold rush with California, America has had several gold rushes in its history. In fact, some took place before gold was ever discovered in California. American gold rushes were important in that they often led the expansion into new territories and heralded the growth of the nation. 

In the year 1799, North Carolina became the location of the first American gold rush. That year a twelve-year-old boy named Conrad Reed discovered a seventeen pound gold nugget while fishing in Cabarrus County. The gold was not recognized for its worth until 1802 when it was taken to the jewelers in exchange for money; word of the discovery spread, leading to the gold rush. The next major gold rush in America occurred in Georgia. There are several accounts of who actually found the gold that started the Georgia gold rush. One account involves a man named Benjamin Parks, who in October of 1828 caught sight of gold while walking and kicking rocks in the woods in Dahlonega. News of this and other discoveries encouraged and enticed thousands of miners to come to the area. The historical significance of the Georgia gold rush isn't the gold, however. The significance lies in the fact that the eventual removal of the Cherokee was due in part to the presence of gold. 

The California Gold Rush, which took place from 1848 to 1855, is the most recognized gold rush in America's history. The discovery that started this rush was near the American River by a man named James Marshall. Marshall worked for John Sutter, the owner of Sutter's Fort, and it was while he was working that he discovered gold. Sutter attempted to keep this a secret, however his attempts were unsuccessful and soon news spread. By 1849 people from all over the world flocked to California, with many leaving their jobs and old lives behind in search of wealth. Although the California Gold Rush did not end in prosperity for all, it did play a key part in the westward expansion of the United States. It also bought California into the union. Unfortunately, it also had a negative impact on the environment as mining leached chemicals into the water and certain animal species were killed. The Native Americans also suffered tremendously due to mass murders, racial hatred, loss of lands, starvation, and disease.