1849 California Gold Rush: A Tempting Opportunity
Feature Image Source Library of Congress Image 1: 1849 Map of the United States, British Provinces, and Mexico Context: The map shows “U.S. mail steam packets to California”. These are the routes that steam powered packet boats traveled via rivers and canals to transport mail across the country. The term “packet ship” originated from boats … Continue reading 1849 California Gold Rush: A Tempting Opportunity
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