Gold Rush

What were gold hunters also known as?

• Forty niners

• gold lookers

• East Coast Miners

How much did the biggest nugget found weigh?

• 20 pounds

• 100 pounds

• 195 pounds

What was pyrite?

• real gold

• fools gold

How did Sutter figure out the gold was real?

• Soaked it in lye soap

• Soaked in vinegar

• Hit them with a hammer to see if they broke

• All of the above

Why was Sutter worried about first finding the gold?

• He didn't think it was real

• He found it on someone else's property

• He stole it

What were the three main ways to get to California?

• Ship

• Walking

• Riding horses

• All of the above

How long did it take to get to California from East Coast cities like New York?

• 1 year

• seven months

• 2 weeks

When were miner's days off?

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Sunday

What foods were scarce during the gold rush?

• Fruits and veggies

• meat

• coffee

Were the doctors trustworthy during the gold rush?

• No

• Yes