Studies Weekly 20 California Gold Rush Quiz

Who hired a militia and used it to take control of the land from the native people?

• Philip Armour

• John Sutter

• James Marshall

• Sam Brannan

What did James Marshall discover near the American River?

• Gold

• Quartz

• Silver

• Copper

Who built a store near Sutter's Fort and announced the discovery of gold?

• Philip Armour

• Sam Brannan

• James Marshall

• John Sutter

What did Philip Armour do after working as a ditch digger in the California gold fields?

• Became a banker

• Became a farmer

• Started a mining company

• Opened a butcher shop

What did Luzena Wilson do to make a living while her husband was out searching for gold?

• Became a teacher

• Built a hotel

• Opened a store

• Started a mining business

Where did John Sutter arrive from before heading to California?

• Germany

• Russia

• Switzerland

• Mexico

What did John Sutter buy to get materials to build his fort?

• Fort Ross

• Sutter's Mill

• Black Gulch

• Weber's Creek

What did Levi Strauss design that became popular among miners?

• Tents

• Hats

• Pants

• Shoes

What did Mary Jane Caples make and sell to the miners?

• Tools

• Pies

• Clothes

• Jewelry

What did Wells and Fargo offer to the miners?

• Entertainment services

• Transportation and mail deliveries

• Mining equipment

• Food and shelter