4th Grade Social Studies Quiz: Gold Rush, War, and Trade”

Why did people rush to California in 1849?

• A. To farm the land

• B. To escape war

• C. To find gold

• D. To visit family & friends

What was one result of the California Gold Rush? (Multiple Choice)

• A. California lost people

• B. California become a state

• C. Gold was banned

• D. Native American found gold

5. The colonists said “No taxation without (a)   !”

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? (Multiple Choice)

• A. To ask for help

• B. To declare freedom from Britain

• C. To make new laws

• D. To invite people to the colonies

3. (a)   is trading goods or services without using money.

12. What was the main reason for the French and Indian War?

• A. Control over the land

• B. To stop bartering

• C. To find gold

• D. To declare war

What was taxed in the stamp act

• A. Tea

• B. Paper goods

• C. Land

• D. Food

12. The French and Indian War helped lead to the (a)   Revolution.

15. The war ended with the Treaty of (a)   in 1763.