Gold Rush Comprehension Quiz

What was discovered in California?

What did James W. Marshall discover while building a sawmill?

• Silver

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Copper

What year did thousands of people travel to California during the Gold Rush?

• 1845

• 1849

• 1855

• 1860

What were the newcomers to California in 1849 commonly called?

• Gold Seekers

• 49ers

• Miners

• Settlers

Who were the real winners of the Gold Rush according to the video?

• The gold miners

• The people who sold mining tools

• The landowners

• The journalists

What negative impact did the Gold Rush have on the environment?

• Increased animal populations

• Cleaner rivers

• Forests were chopped down

• Improved soil quality