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Continuity and change. The Cariboo region continued to possess its rich natural resources, particularly gold deposits, which attracted people seeking fortune. The Gold Rush caused a big movement of people. Just like in other gold rushes, many folks traveled long distances to try their luck and find gold. This made the region really diverse with people from different backgrounds. The Gold Rush had a big impact on the local Indigenous communities. The arrival of outsiders and the search for gold changed their lives and disrupted their traditional lands. Because of the Gold Rush, new towns, roads, and buildings were established in the Cariboo region. Places like Barkerville grew quickly to support the growing number of people living there. The Gold Rush had a major effect on the region’s economy. It boosted trade and business as people started opening shops and services for the miners. The economy also expanded beyond just gold mining, with other industries like farming becoming important..
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Interesting facts. What is the cariboo gold rush? The cariboo gold rush is BC’s most famous gold rush. When was the Cariboo gold rush? Took place between 1860 to 1863. Who started the Cariboo gold rush? It begun when Peter Dunlevey discovers gold at Little Horsefly Creek and this led to the rush. Where was the gold rush located? It took place in the Cariboo mountain region. Why was the Cariboo gold rush important? It helped canada merge into one big union. It also helped with the development of BC. (Population, government, transportation, etc).
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[Audio] Economy was impacted because when the gold rush happened the need for gold was increased The Industrial Revolution improved transportation, connecting places like the Cariboo to the rest of the world. The Industrial Revolution brought new machines and tools that made gold mining easier and faster..
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Quote from the cariboo gold rush. “The 19th century Fraser Gold Rush attracted many gold hungry miners from California and the Pacific Northwest to Cariboo country in the colony of British Columbia”. – Sarah Leavitt, a resident in barkersville who witnessed residents storm into barkersville when the gold rush occurred. This quote is important because it’s a actually someone who witnessed the events take place..