Westward Expansion Links

Last updated March 6, 2008

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About the Gold Rush
Why do we call them 49ers anyway--find out here.  Information on collision of cultures, the impact of "the rush" and more.

Fun Facts
Amazing.  Weird.  Gross.  Just for kids. Weird Ways West, $100 drink of water, and more interesting stories.

Go West Across America with Lewis & Clark
Take a trip with Lewis and Clark as they make their journey to the western frontier. This interactive site lets you decide which way to go on the trip.

Gold Country
The California Gold Rush comes alive with true stories about the people who lived it.

Gold Rush History
Lots of links to click on at this site to learn about the Gold Rush.  Information on famous people or "players", The Donner Party, a brief history of California's gold and more.

The Lure and Legacy of the Gold Rush
Walk in the footsteps of the 49ers to see what the gold rush looked like, see pictures depicting this time, and more.  The link called "Gold Rush" has a narrator that reads about this time to you.

The Overland Trail:  stations, stops, and landmarks

Trails to the Gold Rush 

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