California Gold Rush Quiz

In what year was gold first discovered at Sutter's Mill?

• 1849

• 1850

• 1848

• 1865

Who discovered gold in California?

• John Sutter

• James W. Marshall

• Henry Ford

• George Washington

Which of the following was NOT a method used to travel to California during the Gold Rush?

• By sea from the east coast

• On land along the California Trail

• All of the above were used

• By airplane

What nickname was given to the people who arrived in California in 1849?

• Miners

• 49ers

• Pioneers

• Gold Seekers

Which businesses often became richer than the miners themselves?

• Railroads

• Equipment suppliers

• Goldsmiths

• Farming

What was a common outcome for miners after the Gold Rush?

• All stayed in California

• Most returned home empty-handed

• Most became wealthy

• All discovered gold