14 TEST MAKE UP

In 1848, gold was discovered by James Marshall at Sutter's Mill. This set off a rapid wave of gold seekers moving to California from all over the World. What is this event known as?

• The Virginia City Boomtown

• The California Gold Rush

• The Nevada Boomtown

• The Landslide of 1849

If gold was found on your property, what WOULD you do? What would you NOT DO? Why?

What were boomtowns?

• Towns that were made for tourism

• Towns that sprung up really fast during the California Gold Rush

• Towns that played really loud music and woke up the neighbors

• Towns that had lots of dynamite underground

What type of vehicle did pioneers use to go West?

• The Underground Railroad

• Trains

• Airplanes

• Covered wagons

What was the most famous Western Trail used by Pioneers during the mid-1800's?

• The Hobanaka Trail

• The Appalachian Trail

• The Oregon Trail

• The Santo Queso Trail

How might the experiences of a Native American child and a settler child along the Oregon Trail have differed? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

• The Native American child would have been excited about new trading opportunities, while the settler child would have been afraid of the journey

• The settler child would have enjoyed a comfortable journey, while the Native American child would have been unaffected by the settlers' presence.

• The settler child might have faced hardships during the journey, while the Native American child could have experienced loss of land and exposure to new diseases.

Based on the information provided, analyze the long-term impact of the Oregon Trail on the United States. Which statement best reflects this impact?

• The Oregon Trail led to increased cultural exchange and harmony between settlers and Native Americans.

• The trail's main legacy was the development of faster transportation methods like the railroad.

• The Oregon Trail contributed to westward expansion but also resulted in significant cultural and demographic changes for Native American tribes.

• The trail's primary impact was economic, leading to the rapid industrialization of the Western United States.

Which of the events in the timeline happened after the US annexed Texas, but before the California Gold Rush?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition

• The US declared war on Mexico

What river did the US claim as its border with Mexico?

• Rio Grande River

• Aqueba River

• Halmanako River

• Nueces River

Why do you think so many families decided to move westward despite the dangers they faced?