Asked by Erin

Why did the miners move west? 2 reasons
Answered by bobpursley
Where was the Gold?
Where was the money in mining?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Miners moved west in the mid 1800s to try to find gold and silver, primarily in Nevada and California.

Two of my ancestors went to the California Gold Rush and found enough gold to come back to the midwest and buy farms.
Answered by Writeacher
Bobpursley's second question is a really good one. Among all the folks who went off to the gold fields, who else besides miners made money?
Answered by Erin
thankyou
Answered by eao
california! and all of the gold.
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