California Gold Rush: Racial Prejudice and Its Impact

California Gold Rush: Racial Prejudice and Its Impact

4th Grade

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California Gold Rush: Racial Prejudice and Its Impact

California Gold Rush: Racial Prejudice and Its Impact

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Social Studies

4th Grade

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Amy Adams

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for racial prejudice during the California Gold Rush?

Cultural differences

Language barriers

Scarcity of gold and overcrowding

Different mining techniques

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which law made it difficult for immigrant miners to earn money?

The Gold Rush Act

The Foreign Miners' Tax

The Immigrant Mining Law

The California Gold Tax

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were Native Americans affected by the Gold Rush?

They became wealthy from mining

Their land was respected

They were forced out of their territories

They were invited to join mining camps

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term did white miners use for all Spanish-speaking miners?

Mexicanos

Latinos

Chilenos

Hispanics

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did some African American miners come to California?

To start farms

To escape slavery and buy freedom

To work in factories

To become lawmakers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of miners during the Gold Rush were women?

5%

10%

25%

50%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which route did many women take to join their families in California?

The Oregon Trail

The Panama Route

The Atlantic Route

The Rocky Mountain Trail

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