Gold Rush: The Discovery of America
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Gold Rush: The Discovery of America

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The discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 sparked the Gold Rush, arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history during the first half of the 19th century. This captivating, new documentary series explores the stories of struggle and triumph of the thousands who risked everything for the pursuit of wealth and the illusive American Dream.
IMDb 5.2/1020161 season
DocumentaryAdventureSmart
DocumentaryAdventureSmart
IMDb 5.2/1020161 season
Cast: Coby Batty
13+
Season 1
5 episodes

  • 1. Manifest Destiny

    1. Manifest Destiny

    The westward march of Americans toward the Pacific sets the stage for the Gold Rush
    The westward march of Americans toward the Pacific sets the stage for the Gold Rush
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    48min
    Aug 5, 2016
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  • 2. The Fever Begins

    2. The Fever Begins

    The first small nuggets of gold are found, setting off a migration chain reaction
    The first small nuggets of gold are found, setting off a migration chain reaction
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    44min
    Nov 2, 2016
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  • 3. The '49ers

    3. The '49ers

    Once the news of gold in California spreads, thousands take off to seek their fortunes.
    Once the news of gold in California spreads, thousands take off to seek their fortunes.
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    44min
    Nov 2, 2016
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  • 4. Birth of California

    4. Birth of California

    The people attracted to gold mining helped shape California into a state of enterprise
    The people attracted to gold mining helped shape California into a state of enterprise
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    43min
    Nov 2, 2016
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  • 5. The Rush of Riches

    5. The Rush of Riches

    As the Gold Rush draws to a close, other precious metals are discovered in the West.
    As the Gold Rush draws to a close, other precious metals are discovered in the West.
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    46min
    Nov 2, 2016
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    • Gold Rush: The Discovery of America
    DocumentaryAdventureSmart
    IMDb 5.2/1020161 season
    The discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 sparked the Gold Rush, arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history during the first half of the 19th century. This captivating, new documentary series explores the stories of struggle and triumph of the thousands who risked everything for the pursuit of wealth and the illusive American Dream.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Kevin Hershberger
    Producers
    Kevin R. Hershberger
    Cast
    Coby Batty
    Studio
    Mill Creek Entertainment
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    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]

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