Gold Rush Origins
The discovery of gold near Sitka in the 1870s sparked a wave of prospecting that ultimately led to the establishment of Juneau, Alaska's first new settlement since the Russian era. While not the first gold find in the region, the Klondike discovery would transform the landscape, paving the way for Dawson City and attracting thousands of prospectors. This influx would not only reshape Canada but also have significant repercussions for the United States as Americans joined the gold rush frenzy.In this clip
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88: “The Last Frontier:” The Purchase of Alaska and the Klondike Gold Rush
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