If you want to explore more about the California Gold Rush, this site is loaded with resources, including lessons plans and a virtual tour--
http://museumca.org/goldrush/index.html.
To answer some questions about the geography of America, check this out tonight
on The History Channel at 9:00 PM: How the States Got Their Shapes
We are so familiar with the map of United States, but do we know why our states look the way they do? Every shape on the map tells a great story about our past. Why is California bent? To cling on to gold. Why does Oklahoma have a panhandle? Because of shifting borders for slavery. Why does Missouri have a boot? Because of a massive earthquake. This special examines how every state is a puzzle piece ultimately revealing the unique geography, political and social history of America.

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I was just going to cover this today.
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