Oregon Trail & Gold Rush Quiz

What year did the gold rush in California begin?

• 1492

• 1619

• 1776

• 1848

In what state did the Oregon Trail begin?

• New York

• Missouri

• Florida

• California

Where was gold first discovered in California?

• Comstock Lode

• San Francisco

• Sutter's Mill

• Sacramento

What was the nickname for people who moved to California during the gold rush?

• Forty Niners

• Coasters

• Raiders

• Surfers

Around how long is the Oregon Trail?

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 2,000 miles

What state was admitted as the 31st member of the United States?

• California

• Arizona

• Oregon

• Utah

What was the main vehicle used to carry belongings by pioneers on the Oregon Trail?

• Train

• Steam Boat

• Covered Wagon

• Canoe

What were towns called that grew rapidly when gold was discovered nearby?

• Rush towns

• Cities of gold

• Boomtowns

• Golden towns

• Ghost towns

True or False: Some store owners became rich selling gold prospectors their supplies.

• True

• False

Around how long did it typically take for a wagon train to travel the Oregon Trail?

• 2 weeks

• 1 month

• 2years

• 5 months

• 1 year