Gold Rush 2/21/25

Why did people arrived in California in 1849?

• To find new land for farming

• To search for gold

• To escape from wars

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What were the temporary villages made of during the Gold Rush?

• Wooden houses

• Brick buildings

• Tents

What happened to the villages when gold was found elsewhere?

• They became permanent towns

• They were abandoned

• They were turned into farms

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What did the prospectors find during the Gold Rush?

• Diamonds

• Gold nuggets or gold dust

• Silver coins

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Why did many prospectors go home broke?

• They spent all their money on food and supplies

• They lost their money gambling

• They were robbed

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When was gold discovered near the Klondike River?

• 1849

• 1896

• 1901

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Where is the Klondike River located?

• California

• Alaska

• Canada’s Yukon Territory

How many people arrived in Canada during the Klondike Gold Rush?

• Over 50,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 200,000

What were some of the challenges faced by those traveling to the Yukon?

• Desert heat

• Freezing temperatures and raging rivers

• Lack of water

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What was the outcome for most people who reached the Canada, Yukon?

• They found gold and became rich

• They were unable to find gold

• They settled and started farming

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