Presented By: Spencer, Madhav, and Adrian The Gold Rush
Jan 02, 2016
A gold rush is a period of constant migration of workers to an area that has had a dramatic discovery of gold deposits. Most of the gold rushes took place in the 19th century.
What is a Gold Rush?
How did the Gold Rush affect businesses?
The Gold Rush caused businesses to thrive. Thousands and thousands of people traveled to Washington for transportation to Alaska. This caused more businesses in the area. These people needed to eat and drink and get some clothing somewhere. Local businesses had many costumers a day in there shops that bought many items. To add on to this list they needed to buy many other items for their journey to search for gold.
The Gold Rush in the Klondike brought many people to Washington. They came for transportation to the Klondike area.
Population and the Gold Rush
Seattle was the “gateway” to the Klondike.
Mayor of Seattle quit his job to go to the gold fields.
Over 70,000 people headed for the gold fields during the Klondike Gold Rush, 1 in every 10 was a woman.
There were 2 ways for the miners to get to Alaska. The Richman route, and the Poorman route.
Fun Facts!
2 suits heavy knit underwear6 pairs wool socks1 pairs heavy moccasins2 pairs german stockings2 heavy flannel overshirts1 heavy woollen sweater1 pair overalls2 pairs 12-lb. blankets1 waterproof blanket1 dozen bandana handkerchiefs1 stiff brim cowboy hat1 pair hip rubber boots1 pair prospectors' high land boots1 mackinaw, coat, pants, shirt1 pair heavy buck mitts, lined1 pair unlined leather gloves1 duck coat, pants, vest6 towels1 pocket matchbox, buttons, needles and thread comb, mirror, toothbrushetc. mosquito netting/1 dunnage bag1 sleeping bag/medicine chestpack saddles, complete horsesflat sleighs
100 lbs. navy beans150 lbs. bacon400 lbs. flour40 lbs. rolled oats20 lbs. corn meal10 lbs. rice25 lbs. sugar10 lbs. tea20 lbs. coffee10 lbs. baking powder20 lbs. salt1 lb. pepper2 lbs. baking soda1/2 lb. mustard1/4 lb. vinegar2 doz. condensed milk20 lbs. evaporated potatoes5 lbs. evaporated onions6 tins/4 oz. extract beef75 lbs. evaporated fruits4 pkgs. yeast cakes20 lbs. candles1 pkg. tin matches6 cakes borax6 lbs. laundry soap1/2 lb. ground ginger25 lbs. hard tack1 lb. citric acid2 bottles jamaica ginger
Here are some of the things that the miners had to have to travel to the Klondike in 1897.
Answer: Nordstrom, and Bon Marché (Macy’s)
Question#2: What was one of the businesses that got started in Washington state because of the gold rush?
Answer: Yes
Question #3: Did the miners have to travel over mountains to get to the Klondike Gold Rush?
Answer:
Question #4: What is a Gold Rush?
A gold rush is a period of constant migration of workers to an area that has had a dramatic discovery of gold deposits.