Gold Rush, 3 Routes to California

Which of the following was not one of the three main routes to California during the Gold Rush?

• Overland via the California Trail

• Sea voyage around Cape Horn

• Transcontinental Railroad

• Panama shortcut

Approximately how long was the overland journey to California?

• 500 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 3,000 miles

What was a significant danger faced by travelers on the Panama route?

• Avalanches

• Malaria and yellow fever

• Sandstorms

• Blizzards

Which sea route involved sailing around the southern tip of South America?

• Panama shortcut

• Cape Horn route

• Northwest Passage

• Suez Canal route

What type of ship was commonly used for the Cape Horn route?

• Steamship

• Clipper ship

• Galleon

• Submarine

The Panama route reduced the journey to California by approximately how many miles?

• 1,000 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 5,000 meters

• 8000 miles

Which river did travelers navigate during the Panama route?

• Amazon River

• Chagres River

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

What was a common issue faced by travelers on the Cape Horn route?

• Lack of wind

• Scurvy

• Pirate attacks

• Sandstorms

Which overland trail was commonly used to reach California?

• Appalachian Trail

• California Trail

• Lewis and Clark Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

What was a major challenge for overland travelers?

• Navigating dense forests

• Crossing the Great Basin

• Dealing with high humidity

• Avoiding coastal storms