California Gold Rush

Who led the Bear Flag Revolt?

• John C. Fremont

• James Sutter

• Francis Drake

• James Marshall

• Levi Strauss

Who was the first European to permanently settle California?

• John C. Fremont

• Junipero Serra

• Francis Drake

• Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

Which of the following accurately describes Native Californians?

• advanced farmers

• over 100 different languages in 500 regions

• largely peaceful, easily subjugated

• allowed to participate in Mexican and American society

• largely wiped out by the gold rush

In what year did the California Gold Rush reach full swing?

• 1836

• 1846

• 1849

• 1863

Which city became one of the U.S's largest almost overnight due to the Gold Rush?

• Los Angeles

• Sacramento

• San Francisco

• Sonoma

Who is the first European to explore California?

• Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

• Sir Francis Drake

• Junipero Serra

• John Smith

What routes did 49ers take to California?

• over land on the California Trail

• over land on the Oregon Trail

• by sea around South America

• by sea and over land through Panama

• by river on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers

Who benefited most from the California gold rush?

• Native Americans

• miners

• Mexicans

• businessman, entrepreneurs

• sailors

What hardships did miners face?

• loneliness

• high prices

• bad weather

• malaria

• rugged terrain

Which city became a boom town after gold was discovered in California?

• Los Angeles

• St. Louis

• San Francisco

• Sacramento

• Sonoma