California History

Who were the 49ers?

• Gold miners who rushed to California.
• Locals of California during the gold rush.
• Football team
• The boom-town

Who was the first to find gold flakes in California?

• James Marshall
• John Sutter
• Samuel Brannan
• Levi Strauss

Which person made strong jeans for the miners and his company is still famous today?

• Samuel Brannan
• James Marshall
• Levi Strauss
• John Sutter

Most people became wealthy by finding gold during the Gold Rush.

• True - everyone became a millionaire!
• False - a few found gold, but those who became wealthy sold supplies to the miners. 

How many Missions were made along California's coast?

• 5
• 15
• 8
• 21

In which California region are all the missions located?

• The valley
• The mountains
• The coast
• The desert

Which country owned Mexico and California during the Missions time?

• Spain
• United States
• Canada
• Russia

Who was known for starting the first 8 Missions in California?

• James Marshall
• Levi Strauss
• Father Junipero Serra
• John Sutter

The most important part of the mission was the:

• a garage
• a barn
•  a church
•  a tower

The ____________________ made it easier to travel, communicate, and trade to California.

• Oregon Trail
• Transcontinental Railroad