Write about a day in the life of a child during the gold rush times.
Imagine living during the Western expansion period in the 1800s. You’re living in a bustling boomtown in pursuit of gold. What is your daily life like? What challenges do you face, and what unique experiences do you have living in such an exciting and risky period in history? This prompt encourages students to research the gold rush era and understand the challenges and achievements of those times.
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