Gold Rush of 1849 Quiz

What did James W. Marshall discover in the river?

• Silver

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Copper

Who owned the land where the gold was found?

• John Marshall

• John Sutter

• James Smith

• Tom Brown

Why did thousands of people travel to California in 1849?

• To find silver

• To escape the law

• To seek gold

• To start new businesses

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

• Miners

• Gold seekers

• 49ers

• Pioneers

What did many people need to buy to start mining?

• Food supplies

• Clothing

• Mining tools

• Horses

By 1855, how many people had moved to California?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

What was one negative effect of the Gold Rush mentioned in the video?

• Increased communication

• Violence against Native Americans

• More gold discoveries

• Better farming techniques

How did the Gold Rush affect California's statehood?

• It made California less populated

• It helped California become the 31st state

• It had no impact on statehood

• It led to California becoming a territory

What did many people do when they could not find gold?

• Gave up and returned home

• Started farming and planting

• Built more mining tools

• Moved to another country

What was one positive outcome of the Gold Rush?

• Decreased population

• Improved transport and communication

• More violence

• Less environmental damage