Gold Rush Flashcardizz

Front

Who accidentally found gold at Sutter's Mill?

Back

James Marshall

Front

What was the primary mode of transportation for those taking the Oregon and California Trails?

Back

Covered wagons

Front

What is the maximum time it takes to travel via Cape Horn?

Back

8 months

Front

Which trail led to Oregon City?

Back

Oregon Trail

Front

Which trail started in Independence, Missouri?

Back

Oregon Trail

Front

Which trail passed through the Rocky Mountains?

Back

Oregon Trail

Front

Who were the "49ers"?

Back

Farmers and others who left to find gold in 1849

Front

What occupation might have earned $300 a year during the gold rush? Options: Miner, Farmer (Prospector), Blacksmith, Carpenter

Back

Farmer (Prospector)

Front

By how much did the population of non-natives in San Francisco increase during the Gold Rush?

Back

From about 200 to over 36,000

Front

In which year was silver discovered in the Nevada/Utah Territory?

Back

1859