California Gold Rush Quiz

Did you watch the video?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• What Video?

What did James W. Marshall discover while fetching water?

• Silver

• Gold

• Diamonds

• Copper

Who owned the land where the gold was found?

• John Sutter

• James W. Marshall

• A journalist

• A miner

What were the people who traveled to California for gold called?

• 49ers

• Gold Seekers

• Pioneers

• Miners

What did many people sell to the gold miners?

• Food

• Clothing

• Mining tools

• Jewelry

How did the Gold Rush impact California's population?

• It decreased the population.

• It had no effect on the population.

• It increased the population.

• It caused people to leave California.

What was one negative effect of the Gold Rush on the environment?

• More trees were planted.

• Rivers became cleaner.

• Animals and plants were harmed.

• The weather improved.

What was a significant outcome of the Gold Rush for California as a state?

• It became the 31st state in 1850.

• It lost many residents.

• It became known for its forests.

• It had

What year did the California Gold Rush begin?

• 1848

• 1850

• 1845

• 1855

Which river was closely associated with the discovery of gold in California?

• Mississippi River

• Sacramento River

• Colorado River

• Missouri River