Life as a Prospector in the California Goldrush (Chp. 1-2)

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What were people searching for during the California Gold Rush?

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Gold

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What were the people who searched for gold in California called?

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Prospectors

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Why did Mexico give away the land now known as California?

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Mexico lost the Mexican-American War.

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Which country gave the land that is now California to the United States?

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Mexico

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Where was gold first discovered in California?

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Sutter's Mill

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True or False: The first millionaire in California became rich by finding gold.

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False

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What is a prospector?

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A person who searches for gold or other valuable minerals.

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What was the main reason people moved to California during the Gold Rush?

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To find gold and become wealthy.

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What year did the California Gold Rush begin?

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1848

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What was the impact of the Gold Rush on California's population?

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The population increased rapidly as people moved there.