The Gold Rush

What did James discover?

• corn

• platinum

• silver

• gold

When did James Marshall notice gold?

• March 3, 1850
• January 24, 1848
• February 14, 1849
• December 25, 1847

What were the 49ners known for during the Gold Rush?

• The 49ers were primarily traders of silver and copper.
• The 49ers were known for trying to find gold during the California Gold Rush.

• The 49ers were famous for their role in the American Civil War.
• The 49ers were known for their agricultural innovations.

What were the towns called where gold miners lived?

• Goldfields
• Boomtowns
• Mining Camps
• Prospector Villages

What did the population of California get to during 1860?

• Approximately 250,000
• Approximately 500,000
• Approximately 1,000,000
• Approximately 380,000

What did the movement of people from the east coast to west coast create?

• The Continental Railroad

• The establishment of new trade routes.
• A decline in population on the east coast.
• The creation of a national park system.

Were people nice to the immigrants that helped build the towns and railroads?

• yes

• no

How much gold was discovered during the Gold Rush era?

• Around 1 million pounds of gold were discovered.
• Only 100,000 pounds of gold were found.
• Approximately 750,000 pounds of gold were discovered.
• Approximately 500,000 pounds of gold were extracted.