Gold Is Discovered in California

The Mexican-American War was fought for control of California gold.

• True

• False

Which colony became Sacramento?

• Sutter’s Fort

• Alta California

• Mormon Island

• Villa de Branciforte

Which layer is the oldest?

• Layer A

• Layer B

• Layer C

• Layer D

Who ordered a sawmill built on the property where gold was discovered?

• John Sutter

• James Marshall

• Samuel Brannon

• William Sherman

Who discovered gold while building a sawmill?

• John Sutter

• James Marshall

• Samuel Brannon

• William Sherman

Who first reported the discovery of gold in a newspaper?

• John Sutter

• James Marshall

• Samuel Brannon

• William Sherman

Who wrote a report about the discovery of gold to President Polk?

• John Sutter

• James Marshall

• Samuel Brannon

• William Sherman

Asian immigrants were the largest group coming to California in 1848.

• True

• False

What was the main economic activity in California before the Gold Rush?

• agriculture

• industry

• manufacturing

• tourism

___________ was needed to mine for gold using early methods.

• Water

• Chemicals

• Dynamite

• A mill