Students write a persuasive letter home defending their decision either to settle in Utah and farm the land, or to go on to California to seek gold. They analyze a problem, make a decision, and write a letter defending their choice.

Concepts

the california gold rush, california history, california

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Additional Tags

gold rush, us history, english language arts

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