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California Gold Rush

California Gold Rush

Assessment

Flashcard

History

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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7 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where was gold first discovered in California? Options: Sutters Mill, San Fransisco, San Diego, Sacramento

Back

Sutters Mill

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were the people who searched for gold called? Options: Gold diggers, 49ers, Crazy, 76ers

Back

49ers

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was "gold fever?"

Back

The desire to get rich quick by acquiring California gold

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

______ was the time period named for the thousands of gold-seekers moved to California in hopes of striking rich

Back

California Gold Rush

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The "49ers" had what was called ____________.

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Back

gold fever

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which one is a benefit of the gold rush?

Back

Turning California into a thriving state.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does this map represent?

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Back

Clipper ship routes to California

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