Social Studies Weekly

How did the discovery of gold change California?

• The discovery of gold made everyone in the area happy.

• The discovery of gold made everyone in the area rich.

• The discovery of gold brought more settlers and lowered prices of goods and services in the area.

• The discovery of gold brought more settlers and raised the prices of goods and services in the area.

What was the effect of more and more settlers coming to the area?

• The settlers ignored the American Indians.

• The more the settlers came, the less land they built homes on.

• The more settlers came, the more American Indians tried to help them plant crops.

• The more settlers came, the more they took control over land and resources.

Why do you think John Sutter had members of the Nisenan tribe in his militia?

• These individuals never understood and had experience with the fighting styles of other tribes.

• These individuals understood and had experience with the fighting styles of other tribes.

• John Sutter wanted to pay the Nisenan tribe with land for their services.

• John Sutter did not have a militia.

Prior to the California Gold Rush, the non-native population of California was __________.

• 100,000 people

• 10,000 people

• 100 people

• 1,000 people

Consider the impact the success of the “Women of the Gold Rush” might have had on other women of the time.

• The success of these women might have inspired others to take the risk.

• The failed success of these women might not have inspired others to take the risk.

• No other women saw or knew anything about their successes.

• The success of these women began the Women’s Rights Movement of the 1960s.

Analyze the contributions of the “Women of the Gold Rush’s” actions. How could they have made an impact on the argument for equality between men and women?

• These women were able to not only function, but thrive and earn money independent of any men.

• These women were rare cases of a woman earning success.

• These women were not able to function or thrive and earn money independent of any men.

• These women were really men in disguise.

Which continent is located at #5?

• South America

• Asia

• Australia

• Antarctica

Which European explorer is considered responsible for the colonization of the Americas?

• Hernan Cortes

• Pedro Cabral

• Jacques Cartier

• Christopher Columbus

Why is Jamestown important in the history of the United States?

• It is part of Virginia.

• It was named for the king.

• Many colonists died during the early years of the colony.

• It was the first permanent English colony in the New World.

Which continent is located at #4?

• South America

• North America

• Europe

• Africa