California Gold Rush Trivia

The video explores the California Gold Rush, starting with its discovery at Sutter's Mill in 1848 and the subsequent population boom, particularly in San Francisco. It discusses California's transition from Mexican territory to U.S. statehood, the diverse influx of immigrants, and the challenges faced. The role of women in the mining community and the economic impact of the Gold Rush are highlighted. The video concludes with the end of the Gold Rush and its lasting legacy on California's cultural and economic landscape.

What was California's status before the Mexican-American War?

• A part of the United States

• An independent republic

• A part of Mexico

• A British colony

Where was gold first discovered, sparking the California Gold Rush?

• Sacramento

• Los Angeles

• Sutter's Mill

• San Francisco

What was the main reason for the population boom in California during the Gold Rush?

• Railroad expansion

• Agricultural opportunities

• Discovery of gold

• Discovery of oil

What nickname was given to the gold seekers who arrived in California in 1849?

• Trailblazers

• Pioneers

• Gold Diggers

• Forty-Niners

What was a significant challenge faced by San Francisco during the Gold Rush?

• Frequent earthquakes

• Lack of food supplies

• Drought conditions

• Abandoned ships clogging the harbor

What was the gender ratio in the mining communities during the Gold Rush?

• Only men

• More men than women

• More women than men

• Equal number of men and women

What type of business did many women run during the Gold Rush?

• Mining companies

• Boarding houses

• Salons

• General stores

What was a major issue when California became eligible for statehood?

• Deciding if it should be a free or slave state

• Disputes with Mexico

• Lack of infrastructure

• Insufficient population

What invention during the Gold Rush had a lasting impact on fashion?

• Blue jeans

• Flannel shirts

• Cowboy boots

• Leather jackets

Which state is known as the 'Silver State' due to discoveries similar to the Gold Rush?

• Montana

• California

• Arizona

• Nevada