The Gold Rush

Gold was discovered in California in January __________.

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What town was the first bit of gold discovered?

• Sacramento

• San Francisco

• Sutter's Mill

• Gold Creek

Where did people come from to search for gold?

Pick all that apply

• Eastern United States

• South America

• Europe

• China

What are "forty-niners?'

• pioneers

• bakers

• gold miners

• cowboys

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CCSS.RL.8.9

About ________________ in gold was mined from the area during the gold rush years.

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Did a lot of women mine in the gold fields?

• yes

• no

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Why were towns called "boomtowns?"

• The towns were very loud.

• There were lots of explosions.

• The miners mined with dynamite.

• The population of the town grew quickly.

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Claim: Mining camps were difficult places to live

Select the evidence that supports this claim

• There was lots of food.

• The camps had no laws.

• People lived in tents and shacks.

• The camps were crowded.

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Some boomtowns grew into cities, but most became _______________.

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This term was given to those seeking gold fortunes in California

• Empresarios
• Tejanos
• 49ers
• Okies