The Gold Rush and Manifest Destiny
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet explores the impact of the California Gold Rush within the context of Manifest Destiny, encouraging students to understand its significance and consequences through reading comprehension.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Manifest Destiny
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Gold Rush
#Explain the causes and effects of the California Gold Rush
#Compare different perspectives on the Gold Rush
#Analyse the impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans and settlers
#Outline the significance of the Gold Rush in American expansion
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The Gold Rush and Manifest Destiny
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The California Gold Rush
Source A: Diary Entry of a Gold Miner
'The moment I arrived in California, I was overwhelmed by the rush of people all searching for their fortune. The streets were filled with excitement, but also chaos as people fought for claims.' Provenance: Diary entry written by Samuel Jones, 1849, a gold miner.
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Explain what Source A reveals about the experience of gold miners during the Gold Rush. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the perspectives of miners and the local Native Americans regarding the Gold Rush. (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Outline the consequences of the Gold Rush for the expansion of American territory. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse how the Gold Rush influenced American attitudes towards westward expansion. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Explain the impact of the Gold Rush on Native American communities. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Describe the key features of the California Gold Rush and its significance in American history. (8 marks)
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