California Gold Rush Quiz

What nickname was given to the people who moved to California around 1849 in search of gold?

• Gold seekers

• California dreamers

• Forty-niners

• Gold hunters

Why did store owners end up making more money than many miners during the Gold Rush?

• Because they found more gold

• Because they sold their stores

• Because they sold small items for a very high price

• Because they also mined for gold

How long did the Gold Rush last?

• Approximately two years

• Approximately four years

• Approximately six years

• Approximately ten years

What happened to California after the Gold Rush was over?

• It became a ghost town

• It lost its statehood

• It became an official state of America

• It saw a decrease in population

Who discovered gold at Sutter's Mill?

• James Marshall

• John Sutter

• Sam Brannan

• George Custer

What was Sutter's Mill originally set up for?

• A gold mine

• A sawmill

• A trading post

• A military fort

What river is Sutter's Mill near?

• Sacramento River

• American River

• Colorado River

• San Joaquin River

What nickname was given to those who moved to California in search of gold?

• Gold Diggers

• Gold Seekers

• 49ers

• Prospectors

What was one of the main methods used to find gold in the rivers?

• Dynamite fishing

• Panning

• Metal detectors

• Excavation

During which years did the California Gold Rush take place?

• 1829-1833

• 1848-1852

• 1861-1865

• 1899-1902