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Tag Archives: Migration of workers
Gold Fever in 1898
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dcsYMTyZcE
This clip is segment of short film called " City of God " from 1950's. A gold rush is a period of feverish migration of workers into the area of dramatic discovery of gold. Major gold rushes took place in the 19th century in Australia,Canada and the United States. The gold rush started in Alaska in 1898. This is important event in history as it many of the people rich, it was like " free for all". There were also some deadly incidents occured during the gold rush. The Palm Sunday avalanche was one of the most widely reported events of the gold rush.
Posted in 1890-1900, June 29 assignment
Tagged 1890 to 1900, Gold Fever, Migration of workers
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