CA Gold Rush

Gold was first discovered in _______, California.

• Bodie

• Coloma

• Nevada Falls

• Angel Camp

An increase in ________ created a lot of conflict for Californians.

• supplies

• women

• water

• diversity

Where did the forty-niners come from?

• midwestern and eastern states

• countries beyond the United States

• only from Mexico

• Only from California

What did the miners eat?

• hot dogs

• meat and veggies

• pork and beans

• burritos

What were the cabins like in the mining camps?

• very nice

• plain cabins with dirt floors

• they had electricity

• comfy beds

Name the mining technique: dipping a metal pan in a stream or river and shaking out the sand.

• panning

• hydraulic mining

• cradle

• straining

Which mining technique was the most destructive?

• panning

• hydraulic mining

• cradle

• sifting and straining

Who did the miners have a conflict with?

• Women

• California Indians

• Mexicans

• Business owners

Which job did most women have during the Gold Rush?

• Teacher

• doctor

• entrepreneur (business owner)

• miner

Food and supplies during the Gold Rush were very

• fancy

• cheap

• expensive

• common