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WorksheetsArchitecture and Mining
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 9mins
What was the three waves of Mining?
Silver, Gold, Steel
Bronze, Gold, Steel
Gold, Silver, Copper
Copper, Gold, Steel
When did the (49'ers) come to California?
(a)
How did the Mexicanos contribute to mining?
prior knowledge
where to look
how to get it out of the ground.
where to look, how to get it out of the ground, when to leave.
prior knowledge.
prior knowledge
where to look
how to see it.
What was the Significance of Mining?
To become wealthy
It brought a huge amount of workers to the West.
It sped the process of California to become a state.
All
What was the process to mine?
Scoop up mud, swish it around to remove other sand, so heavier gold flakes settle into the pan.
Grab and Go
Mine with a pickaxe and collect
wash it off and burn off all chemicals from Phosphoric and hydrofluoric acids.
What was Spanish/ Mexicano houses made of?
Wood, glass, stone
Bricks, glass, stone
Earth, grass, and water
none
What did Adobe houses protect people from?
Hot/Cool climates.
Large animals.
Intruders.
All
Where were these buildings located?
Canada
(North)
Mexican Cession area/ Mexico
(South West)
13 first states
(East)
Un-organized territory
(Mid-West)
Did America later adapt to Mexican culture?
(Yes/No)
(Finish the quote)
An easterner once said, “‘Who would live in a structure of wood and brick if they could get a palace of (a) ?’”
Was our project good?
Yes, it was amazing!
Yes, I enjoyed it.
It was OK
I didn't like it.
