I choose to research about the sutter mill because it was an important event in time that started the great California Gold Rush. The sutter mill was built by John Sutter in1848. While digging the ditch to the river flecks of gold were found. Along with the mill, a ranch and a fort were built. All of these things were commisioned by James. W. Marshall who had came on the Oregon Trail.
The reason that I chose to do the research on the Sutter's Mill was because it was the first and best known area for the California Gold Rush. Many people were brought to the California area with the thought of getting gold. Prospectrs looked for gold and then many other sites opened. Later the sites went into Northern California.
The Sutter Mill is important today because it is a landmark for a very important time in American history. It marks the move of the people to the rest of the United States. The Sutter Mill is a national park today.
The reason that I chose to do the research on the Sutter's Mill was because it was the first and best known area for the California Gold Rush. Many people were brought to the California area with the thought of getting gold. Prospectrs looked for gold and then many other sites opened. Later the sites went into Northern California.
The Sutter Mill is important today because it is a landmark for a very important time in American history. It marks the move of the people to the rest of the United States. The Sutter Mill is a national park today.