Gold Rush Quiz

What year did the California Gold Rush begin?

• 1848

• 1855

• 1860

• 1820

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Which U.S. state is known as "The Golden State" due to its history with the Gold Rush?

• Nevada

• California

• Alaska

• Colorado

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Which river was a key location during the California Gold Rush for finding gold?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• American River

• Hudson River

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Who was the name of the person who found gold accidently?

• James Marshall

• Abraham Lincoln

• Samuel Brennan

• Gus Weston

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How did the Gold Rush impact the population growth of California?

• It decreased significantly

• It stayed the same

• It increased significantly

• It only increased slightly

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What was the negative impact of the Gold Rush on Native American communities in California?

• Improved living conditions

• No significant impact

• Forced Indians to leave

• Increased wealth

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True of False: California taxed people from different countries who wanted to search for gold?

• True

• False

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What is the definition of a lode?

• a deposit of dirt

• a deposit of gold

• where people came to visit

• the tools people used

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How was life as a miner?

• Boring

• Difficult and hard

• Easy and fun

• Relaxing

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What was Sutter's Mill originally set up for?

• A gold mine

• A sawmill

• A trading post

• A military fort