Mining in San Jose, California
Luke Bailey and Kitty Monahan gave a tour of the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum and spoke about San Jose, California’s mining history. California is known as the “Golden State” because of the gold rush of 1849, but the discovery of quicksilver at the New Almaden Mine near San Jose played a large role in the state’s early success.
Description
Luke Bailey and Kitty Monahan gave a tour of the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum and spoke about San Jose, California’s mining history. California is known as the “Golden State” because of the gold rush of 1849, but the discovery of quicksilver at the New Almaden Mine near San Jose played a large role in the state’s early success.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What is the name of the rock that was mined in Quicksilver Park? What happens when the rock is cooked?
- How much money was made for the development of Mercury?
- What is the importance of California's Gold Rush?
Participants
Vocabulary
- California
- Gold Rush
- Mercury
- Mining
- Quicksilver Park
- Spain