Exploring the California Gold Rush

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What year did the California Gold Rush begin?

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1848

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What was Sutter's Fort used for?

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It was used as a stopping point for pioneers and settlers.

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What was the nickname given to the people who moved to California in search of gold?

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Forty-Niners

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Which city became a major port and supply center during the Gold Rush?

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San Francisco

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What was the primary method used by miners to extract gold from rivers and streams?

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Panning

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Approximately how many people traveled to California during the Gold Rush?

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300,000

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What impact did the Gold Rush have on California's population?

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It increased significantly

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Prospectors were people in search of gold.

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True

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

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The opportunity to find gold

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What was one of the long-term effects of the California Gold Rush on the United States?

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It contributed to the westward expansion