
Westward Expansion and Gold Rush
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9th - 10th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary role of mountain men in the early westward migration?
They were farmers settling new lands.
They were fur trappers and trailblazers.
They were soldiers protecting settlers.
They were merchants trading goods.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was it crucial for settlers to cross the Rocky Mountains before October?
To ensure they had enough daylight.
To prevent being caught in winter conditions.
To reach the gold mines in time.
To avoid the summer heat.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for the 1849 Gold Rush?
Discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill.
The completion of the transcontinental railroad.
The promise of free land in California.
The establishment of new trade routes.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group made up a significant portion of the miners during the Gold Rush?
Mexican immigrants
Chinese immigrants
Irish immigrants
German immigrants
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which city became the most important due to the 1849 Gold Rush?
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sacramento
Portland
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant economic activity in Salt Lake City during the westward migration?
Railroad construction
Gold mining
Farming
Selling goods to travelers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which city was known for both gold and silver rushes before the Civil War?
San Francisco
Seattle
Denver
Salt Lake City
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