Who and what nationality was the person who owned the 50,000 acres of land which contained the gold?

When did John Sutter hire someone and who did he hire?

When did James Marshall find the gold?

Who spread the word about the gold and when?

How long was the route through the land and how long did it take?

What were the problems using this route?

How long was the route through Panama and how long did it take?

What were to problems using this route?

How long was the route around the land and how long did it take?

What were the problems using this route?

Which countries were involved in the triangular trade?

Which other countries were involved in the slave trade?