California Studies Weekly #21 Quiz

Who discovered gold at Sutter's Mill?

• James Marshall

• Sam Brannan

• John Sutter

• Francisco Lopez

In which areas was gold found?

• Mariposa

• Nevada City

• Placerville

• All of the above

Which of these men was responsible for spreading the news about gold being found?

• John Sutter

• James Marshall

• Sam Brannan

• None of the above

Who were the forty-niners?

• Men from all parts of the world who traveled to the gold fields of California in 1849.

• Men from all parts of the United States who traveled to the gold fields of California in 1849.

• Men and women from all parts of the world who traveled to the gold fields of California in 1849.

• Women from all parts of the world who traveled to the gold fields of California in 1849.

How did John Sutter make money when he first came to California?

• He sold mining supplies to prospectors.

• He was a mule trader and had a large trading post.

• He built a fort and sold supplies to many of the pioneers and settlers in the area.

• He built a large food supply store and traded mules.

How many miners ended up with more money after the Gold Rush than when they arrived?

• about half

• one out of five

• one out of 20

• three out of 10

What types of work did women do during the Gold Rush?

• worked as a prospector and a pack-mule trader

• operated hotel El Dorado

• taught school

• all of the above

Which of the three men pictured at the top of this page made more money during the Gold Rush and how?

• John Sutter by building a fort and selling supplies.

• James Marshall by finding gold and staking claims.

• Sam Brannan by spreading the news about gold and selling supplies.

• It is not specified in the provided content.

What river is Sutter's Mill near?

• Sacramento River

• American River

• Colorado River

• San Joaquin River

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

• 1848

• 1850

• 1849

• 1852