Gold Rush 2025 - Students created

How many people came to CA during the time of Gold Rush?

• 150,000

• 10,000

• A few

Where was the first mining town?

• Sacramento, CA

• San Francisco, CA

• Coloma, CA

What food did the miners eat?

• Biscuits and Butter

• Salmon and Rice

• Pork and Beans

As the gold ran out, the miners started ________

The California Indian population dropped from about _________ to _________ during Gold Rush.

• 150,000 to 15,000

• 250,000 to 350,000

• 160,000 to 150,000

What was panning like for the miners?

• Calming

• Easy

• Exhausting

How much did a pair of boots cost?

• $100

• $25

• $50

How much money did the miners make in a day?

• $30,000

• $1000

• $3-$5

Who was the first millionaire in CA?

• Sam Brannan

• Sarah Royce

• Frank Bekeart

How many women were there during Gold Rush?

• None

• A lot

• A few