chapter 1 quiz Gold Fever and the Mining Frontier

What was the main reason people rushed to California in 1849?

• To join the military

• To find gold

• To escape the Civil War

• To start new farms

What phrase did many people cry out when rushing to Pikes Peak?

• Pikes Peak or Bust!

• California or Bust!

• Nevada or Bust!

• Gold or Bust!

Who were the two Irish immigrants that staked a claim in Six Mile Canyon?

• Henry Comstock and Samuel Clemens

• Pete O’Reilly and Pat McLaughlin

• Henry Comstock and Pete O’Reilly

• Mark Twain and Samuel Clemens

What was the Comstock Lode primarily known for?

• Coal

• Copper

• Silver

• Gold

What type of justice system was prevalent in the mining camps?

• State justice

• Vigilante justice

• Federal justice

• Martial law

Which city became known as the richest western mining town?

• Denver, Colorado

• San Francisco, California

• Virginia City, Nevada

• Helena, Montana

What was the last great gold rush of the mining frontier?

• Comstock Lode Rush

• California Gold Rush

• Pikes Peak Gold Rush

• Black Hills Gold Rush

What did most mining camps eventually become?

• Permanent cities

• Ghost towns

• Military bases

• Tourist attractions

What was a common feature of mining towns?

• Public parks

• Large factories

• Gambling houses and saloons

• Universities

What was the fate of most miners who went to Six Mile Canyon?

• They worked for mining companies

• They found no silver

• They became rich

• They moved to California