California Gold Rush

What date did the California Gold Rush Begin?

• March 27, 1848

• November 16, 1846

• January 24, 1848

• January 24th, 1849

John and Daniel Murphy hit gold within just days of mining in 1848, collecting $1.5 Million worth of gold at the time, how much is that in today's money?

• $15 Million

• $25 Million

• $35 Million

• $40 Million

What group of people made the most money from the California gold rush?

• Miners

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Mine Owners

What term was used to describe individuals who rushed to California in search of gold?

• 59ers

• Chargers

• Patriots

• 49ers

Approximately how many people migrated to California during the Gold Rush?

• 300,000

• 250,000

• 1 Million

• 100,000

Approximately how many people died during the California Gold Rush?

• 2,000

• 10,000

• 6,000

• 8,000

What percentage of women was there in California in 1850?

• 11%

• 3%

• 26%

• 31%

What was invented during the California Gold Rush?

• Typewriter

• Horseshoes

• Levi's Jeans

• Telegraph

What year did the California Gold Rush reach its peak?

• 1852

• 1845

• 1850

• 1847

How much did a singular egg cost in today's money during the California Gold Rush?

• $0.08

• $0.80

• $8

• $80