
Feb 18 - Do Now - Gold Rush
Authored by Russ Crooms
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What year did the discovery of gold in California occur?
1848
1850
1849
1851
Answer explanation
The discovery of gold in California occurred in 1848, when James W. Marshall found gold at Sutter's Mill, sparking the California Gold Rush. This event marked a significant turning point in American history.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What nickname was given to the prospectors who arrived in California during the Gold Rush?
Gold Diggers
Forty-niners
Gold Seekers
Prospectors
Answer explanation
The nickname 'Forty-niners' refers to the prospectors who flocked to California in 1849 during the Gold Rush, seeking fortune. This term specifically highlights the year when the gold rush peaked.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group of immigrants faced significant violence and prejudice during the Gold Rush?
Chinese immigrants
European immigrants
African immigrants
Canadian immigrants
Answer explanation
During the Gold Rush, Chinese immigrants faced significant violence and prejudice, including discriminatory laws and mob attacks, as they were often scapegoated for economic hardships, making them the most targeted group among immigrants.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common method used by prospectors to extract gold from silt deposits?
Using metal detectors
Mining with explosives
Drilling
Gold panning
Answer explanation
Gold panning was a common method used by prospectors to extract gold from silt deposits. This technique involves using a pan to wash away lighter materials, allowing the heavier gold to settle at the bottom.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the first governor of California who declared contempt for the native population?
Peter Hardeman Burnett
James W. Marshall
John Sutter
Leland Stanford
Answer explanation
Peter Hardeman Burnett, the first governor of California, openly expressed contempt for the native population, advocating for their removal and reflecting the attitudes of his time.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary reason for the high crime rates in the goldfields?
Lack of law enforcement
Abundance of gold
Presence of vigilantes
High population density
Answer explanation
The primary reason for high crime rates in the goldfields was the lack of law enforcement. With few authorities present to maintain order, criminal activities flourished, leading to increased violence and lawlessness.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which city experienced rapid growth due to the Gold Rush?
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Sacramento
Answer explanation
San Francisco experienced rapid growth during the Gold Rush as it became a key port for miners and settlers. Its population surged, transforming it into a major city in California, unlike the other options listed.
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