CENTENARY OF CALIFORNIAN GOLD STRIKE

The video, reported by Lionel Gamlin, covers the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848, which sparked the famous gold rush of 1849. It features a re-enactment by descendants of the original miners, showcasing the primitive methods used during the gold rush. The centenary of the gold discovery is celebrated with vivid portrayals of life in the gold camps and the use of gold pans for drinking. The video concludes with a discussion on the gold nuggets that initiated the rush.

Where was gold first discovered in California, sparking the gold rush?

• Sutter's Mill

• San Francisco

• Sacramento

• Los Angeles

What year did the famous California gold rush begin?

• 1849

• 1851

• 1850

• 1848

What did the descendants of the original miners demonstrate during the re-enactment?

• Modern mining techniques

• Primitive methods used during the gold rush

• The lifestyle of Native Americans

• The construction of Sutter's Mill

How did the descendants of the 49ers celebrate the centenary of the gold discovery?

• By visiting historical sites

• By drinking out of gold pans

• By organizing a parade

• By writing a book

What caused the original gold rush according to the video?

• The discovery of oil

• The expansion of the United States

• The construction of railroads

• The discovery of gold nuggets