I need info on
-Life of a gold prospector/miner in the late 1800s
-Beliefs/Laws of the time (ex: belief that you should live without civilization)
Whoever gives the most info gets the Best Answer.
Thank You, in advance!
2007-01-21 16:07:35 · 4 answers · asked by nemoniw 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Oh yeah, also, I've already Googled it and checked it on Wikipedia, but couldn't find the 2 crtieria listed above
2007-01-21 16:12:13 · update #1
Sorry, criteria* (spelling error)
2007-01-21 16:13:09 · update #2
Here is a good place to start -- or you can just google "Yukon gold rush"
2007-01-21 16:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here are some links, specifically for research on homework. Hope you find what you need.
Good Luck!
http://www.mcallen.lib.tx.us/library/child/homework/am1899.htm
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In this section you will learn about:
Russian exploration of Interior Alaska in the 1830s and its effects upon Athapaskans
Some of Zagoskin's experiences
Arrival of the English at Fort Yukon
The Western Union Telegraph Expedition
Russians explore Interior Alaska
The Lebedev-Lastochkin Company sent the first Russian promyshlenniki to investigate the resources of the lower Yukon River in 1790. The party, led by the hunter Ivanov, traveled from Iliamna Lake to the Kuskokwim and Yukon rivers. Ivanov reported on the extensive fish and game resources and the many people inhabiting the region.
http://www.akhistorycourse.org/articles/article.php?artID=57
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2007-01-22 00:36:47 · answer #2 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're referring to the Klondike Gold Rush. Read this article, it would answer all your questions.
Good luck.
2007-01-22 00:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by Twin Peak 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they didn't bathe, you don't think about bathing in a gold rush. You don't thi nk about sex either. And you dynamite alot of property. not cool these days
2007-01-22 00:18:35 · answer #4 · answered by krissi poppy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋