Westward Expansion Review

What event sparked the California Gold Rush?

• discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill

• discovery of gold in the Sierra Nevada mountains

When did the California Gold Rush begin?

• 1848

• 1850

Which group of people were known as the 'forty-niners'?

• Gold prospectors during the California Gold Rush

• Pioneers during the Oregon Trail

What impact did the California Gold Rush have on the population of California?

• stay the same

• increase

What were the negative consequences of the California Gold Rush?

• Preservation of natural resources, improved infrastructure, technological advancements

• Environmental destruction, displacement and mistreatment of Native Americans, violence and lawlessness, and economic instability.

Which city in California became a major hub during the Gold Rush?

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

What was the nickname given to the people who traveled to California in search of gold?

• 49ers

• California seekers

What was the impact of the Gold Rush on the economy of California?

• The Gold Rush had no impact on the economy of California.

• The Gold Rush had a significant impact on the economy of California.

What was the main method of mining during the California Gold Rush?

• placer mining

• strip mining

What was the long-term impact of the California Gold Rush?

• Decreased population and economic decline in California.

• Rapid population growth and economic development in California.