Gold Rush in British Columbia (1858)

Why did people come to British Columbia in 1858?

• To establish a new government

• Gold

• To start farms

• To escape from the law

How many prospectors came to the banks of the Fraser River in 1858?

• About 5,000

• About 15,000

• About 25,000

• About 35,000

What was Governor James Douglas's reaction to the influx of miners in British Columbia?

• He was pleased

• He was indifferent

• He was alarmed

• He was supportive

What measures did Governor James Douglas take to maintain law and order?

• He ignored the miners

• He issued licenses to the miners and appointed magistrates

• He joined the gold rush

• He closed the borders of British Columbia

Which two First Nations groups lived along the Fraser River?

• The Cree and Mohawk

• The Stó:lō and Nlaka'pamux

• The Haida and Tlingit

• The Mi'kmaq and Anishinaabe

What did the Stó:lō and Nlaka'pamux rely on for their livelihood?

• Farming

• Hunting

• Salmon fishing

• Gold mining

What effect did the miners' search for gold have on the local environment?

• It increased fish populations.

• It had no effect on the fish.

• It scared the fish away.

• It improved water quality.

When did the Stó:lō and Nlaka'pamux block the river to keep the miners out?

• August 1858

• July 1858

• September 1858

• June 1858

What was the outcome of the standoff between the First Nations and the miners?

• A peaceful resolution was reached.

• The miners left the area voluntarily.

• The standoff turned violent.

• The First Nations people were granted land rights.

What was the main reason for the creation of the colony of British Columbia in 1858?

• To find gold

• To bring law and order to the region

• To establish a new capital

• To promote trade with the First Nations