Gold Rush (Kids Created)

How many women were in the mining camp?

• 10,000

• None

• A Few

How much money did 49ers makes?

• 1-2 dollars a day

• 3-4 dollars a day

• 3-5 dollars a day

When did Sacramento's population grow?

• 1854

• 1960

• 1845

What was San Francisco's population in 1870?

• 147,592

• 122,432

• 150,000

• 1,000,000

What kind of shelter did most miners sleep in?

• cabins

• tents

• motels

What was the Mail Delivery System called?

• Gold Express

• Pony Express

• Big Bear Express

What did miners mostly eat when camping?

• pork and beans

• pork and potatoes

• corn and chicken

What is the hardest part of being a miner?

• eating - hungry and poor

• sleeping- no shelter and weak

• mining - freezing and exhausting

Before Gold Rush, how many residents lived in Sacramento?

• 800

• 100

• 2000

What new businesses did San Francisco need because of population boom? (There are multiple correct answers)

• Banks

• Lawyers

• Doctors

• Shops