The Impact of the Gold Rush

What was discovered in 1848 that changed the destiny of California?

• Oil

• Gold

• Silver

• Coal

Who was the person responsible for discovering gold at Sutter's Mill?

• James Wilson Marshall

• President Polk

• John Sutter

• Levi Strauss

What nickname was given to the people who rushed to California in 1849?

• Prospectors

• Treasure Hunters

• Forty-Niners

• Gold Seekers

Which of the following was NOT a common route to California during the gold rush?

• Through the jungles of Nicaragua

• By ox-driven wagons

• Around South America by boat

• Across the Sahara Desert

What essential items did prospectors need during the gold rush?

• A pan, a pick, and durable clothes

• A map, a compass, and a tent

• A horse, a gun, and a saddle

• A boat, a net, and a fishing rod

Which classic American product originated from the gold rush?

• The Light Bulb

• Ketchup

• Blue Jeans

• The Automobile

What was a common feature of the new western towns during the gold rush?

• Public parks

• Large shopping malls

• Saloon-centered main streets

• Government buildings

What was a major social issue in the boom towns during the gold rush?

• High taxes

• Lack of water supply

• Lawlessness and gambling

• Overpopulation

What was the impact of the gold rush on the Native American population?

• It decreased by nearly 85%

• It increased by 50%

• It remained stable

• It doubled

What happened to the boom towns after the gold rush ended?

• They became major cities

• They turned into ghost towns

• They were abandoned completely

• They became tourist attractions