California Gold Rush Quiz

What was the first Gold Rush in the United States?

• Alaska Gold Rush

• North Carolina Gold Rush

• Georgia Gold Rush

• California Gold Rush

Who discovered gold at John Sutter's sawmill?

• Samuel Brannan

• James Marshall

• Conrad Reed

• John Sutter

What were the gold seekers who traveled to California in 1849 called?

• Pioneers

• Forty-Niners

• Gold Diggers

• Trailblazers

What was the main mode of transportation for those traveling overland to California during the Gold Rush?

• Covered wagons

• Bicycles

• Trains

• Automobiles

Which concept justified American expansion from the east coast to the west coast?

• Gold Fever

• Westward Expansion

• American Dream

• Manifest Destiny

How did the population of San Francisco change from 1846 to 1849?

• It increased to over 25,000 people.

• It remained the same.

• It decreased significantly.

• It doubled.

Which U.S. President confirmed the discovery of gold in California?

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Polk

Which group of immigrants primarily settled in San Francisco during the Gold Rush?

• Chinese

• Irish

• German

• Mexican

What was the impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans in California?

• They were pushed off their land and many died.

• Their population increased.

• They gained new territories.

• They became wealthy from gold.

What was the primary reason for the international interest in the California Gold Rush?

• The expansion of agriculture

• The construction of railroads

• The promise of a better life

• The discovery of oil