The Klondike region in northwestern Canada is most notably known for the gold rush that occurred there from 1896 to 1899. Gold was discovered by local miners in 1896, bringing miners from all over the world. An estimated 100,000 prospectors arrived with hopes of finding gold. However, the route to the Klondike was not easily accessible. Access to the Klondike required multiple stages. Some prospectors first traveled by land, which required the aid of dog sleds to traverse the terrain. Other prospectors first arrived by boat to the area. But whichever way they traveled to the region, the only way to get into the Klondike was by boat on the Yukon River. This limited access and made it challenging not only for the prospectors to arrive but also for delivery of the needed supplies throughout the year. However, the appeal of the opportunity to discover gold inspired many to travel there anyway.
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Choose the best summary of the passage.
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The Klondike region is famous for its gold rush in the late 1800s. Prospectors had to arrive by land or sea. Dog sleds were a common mode of transportation across the land routes. The limited access also made it challenging for the delivery of the needed supplies.
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The Klondike region is located in the northwestern region of Canada. It is most famous for the gold rush that occurred there from 1896 to 1899. Both prospectors and suppliers traveled to the Yukon in search of fortune.
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The Klondike region in Canada is well known for the gold rush that occurred there in the late 1800s. Despite the many difficulties to access the area, many prospectors traveled via land or water to the Yukon river eventually arriving at the Klondike.