California Gold Rush Quiz

California Gold Rush Quiz

7th Grade

13 Qs

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California Gold Rush Quiz

California Gold Rush Quiz

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7th Grade

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event in the mid-19th century significantly changed the future of the West in America?

The Industrial Revolution

The California Gold Rush

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

The Louisiana Purchase

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major reason why few Americans initially settled in California before the Gold Rush?

They were more interested in trading than establishing settlements.

The land was too expensive.

There were hostile relations with Native Americans.

The climate was unsuitable for farming.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was given permission to start a colony near the Sacramento River, which became a popular rest stop for many American emigrants?

James Wilson

John Sutter

Henry Clay

Samuel Houston

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event occurred at Sutter's Mill in January 1848?

The signing of a peace treaty with local tribes.

The discovery of gold by James Marshall.

The construction of the first sawmill in California.

The establishment of a new settlement.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term was used to describe the migrants who came to California in 1849 seeking gold?

Gold rushers

Gold miners

Forty-niners

Gold seekers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What was the population of San Francisco in March 1848 before the Gold Rush significantly increased it?

800

25,000

1,000

10,000

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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By what year did San Francisco's population grow to more than 25,000 due to the Gold Rush?

1850

1860

1849

1870

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