what percent of travelers in the alaska gold rush actually got gold?
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I’m doing a report on the Alaska gold rush, if you can help please do!
I’m doing a report on the Alaska gold rush, if you can help please do!
There was an increase in population of over 30,000 people.
4 thousand found gold, but only 400 found it in any quantity to speak of-I dont know how many natives of Alaska also took part in the hunt, but I would guess a pretty large percentage of them did–hope this helps a little.