Ch. 11 lesson 4 review

Who discovered gold in California?

• Lewis and Clark
• John Sutter
• Christopher Columbus
• James W. Marshall

Where was gold discovered at in California?

• Los Angeles
• Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California
• San Francisco
• Yosemite National Park

Gold seeking migrants were called

• 49ers
• 39ers
• 59ers
• 69ers

What is true of the Donner party?

• They were a group of European explorers
• They were a group of South American settlers traveling the Oregon Trail

• They were a group of Asian nomads
• They were a group of American pioneers who became stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

What is the definition of a prospector?

• A prospector is a person who searches for new plant species.
• A prospector is a person who searches for mineral deposits like gold

• A prospector is a person who searches for lost treasure.
• A prospector is a person who searches for ancient artifacts.

What is a placer miner?

• A placer miner is someone who mines for minerals by planting trees in deforested areas
• A placer miner is someone who mines for minerals using advanced technology in space
• A placer miner is someone who mines for minerals like gold or diamonds that have been eroded from their original source and deposited in river beds or other sedimentary deposits.
• A placer miner is someone who mines for minerals by diving deep into the ocean

Most people that traveled to California searching for gold got rich?

• True

• False

What is a boomtown?

• A boomtown is a term used to describe a ghost town.
• A boomtown is a town with a declining population.
• A boomtown is a community that experiences sudden and rapid population and economic growth.
• A boomtown is a type of fireworks display.

What is a ghost town?

• An abandoned village, town, or city that once had a significant population but has since been deserted.
• A village that is famous for its historical landmarks
• A town known for its lively festivals and events
• A bustling city with a thriving population

What caused California's population growth?

• increase in job opportunities

• Decrease in taxes

• Gold Rush

• increase of natural resources