Teaching the Impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans of California: A Source Investigation

"The Impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans of California" asks students to analyze primary sources, maps, images, and history to answer the question: Do American actions against the Native peoples of California during the gold rush meet the United Nations definition of genocide? The session walks teachers through the lesson and shares recommended extension options for educators with additional time in their curricula. Recommended for teachers of grades 4-12. (Originally aired July 2024) Part 2 of a 2-part series
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