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Manifest Destiny and the Gold Rush

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A source analysis worksheet focusing on the Gold Rush during the period of Manifest Destiny in American history. Students will analyze primary sources to understand the motivations, experiences, and impact of the Gold Rush.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Manifest Destiny
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Gold Rush
#Analyze primary sources related to the Gold Rush
#Explain the significance of the Gold Rush in American expansion
#Assess the usefulness and reliability of historical sources

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Manifest Destiny and the Gold Rush

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Source Analysis: The California Gold Rush

Source A: Prospectors' Letter from California

"The excitement here is beyond words. Every day, men from all over the country rush to find their fortune. The land is filled with hopes and dreams, but also with hardship and danger. Many have come with high hopes, only to face the harsh reality of the rugged terrain, sickness, and fierce competition. Still, the promise of gold keeps everyone pushing forward, eager for their chance at prosperity." Provenance: John Miller, 1850, personal letter describing the California Gold Rush.

1.
Explain what Source A tells us about the experiences of people during the Gold Rush. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of John Miller's letter with that of official government reports about the Gold Rush. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline how useful Source A is for understanding both the positive and negative aspects of the Gold Rush. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse how the source helps us understand why people were willing to take risks during the Gold Rush. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Explain what the provenance of the source tells us about its perspective. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the reliability of this personal letter with that of a newspaper report from the same period. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Outline the main limitations of using Source A to understand the overall impact of the Gold Rush. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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