PRESENTATION OUTLINE
The Klondike is a region of the Yukon territory in North Western Canada. East of the Alaskan border. It lies around the Klondike river, a small River that enters the Yukon River.
When did the Klondike gold rush start?
The Klondike gold rush started in 1897 and lasted until 1899
Fun Facts:
Who discovered the Klondike Gold Rush?
The Klondike Gold Rush was discovered by a prospector named George Washington Carmack while he was salmon fishing along the Klondike River in the Yukon
Why was the Klondike Gold Rush important?
The Klondike Gold Rush was important because the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million was originally viewed as a massive mistake and an economic liability. This opinion was reversed with the discovery of this precious resource by George Carmack
