When 49ers stopped working for the day, the miners in the camps entertained themselves by ____.
playing hide and go seek
spending all their money (gold) on things they want
playing cards, reading books, playing music, singing songs
cleaning and mending clothes and doing other chores
What caused the largest mass movement of people in recorded history?
the California Gold Rush
opening of sitter's mill
invention of the shovel
opening of Disenyland
John Sutter's partner was James ______________?
Marshall
Paul
Smith
Samuel
What was the worst kept secret in California in 1848?
sutter mill was started
a mineral was found
gold was found
invention of the shovel
Which was NOT an invention that helped connect Californians to the East coast?
The telegraph.
The railroad.
The Pony Express.
Oil.
What is the best title for this passage?
The History of the World
Big Changes in California's History
Boy Finds Gold Nugget!
Working Hard on the Railroad
Settlers decided to stay in California because...
there were many bandits.
there were lots of business opportunities.
it was a good place to grow crops.
California had a population boom.
What did Sam Brannan own that helped spread the news so quickly?
a radio
a tv
a newspaper
a loud best friend
Which of the following are true about California?
The population grew rapidly.
It became a state in 1850.
It was easy to find gold nuggets in California.
It became the 31st state.
The railroad workers were mostly...
poor people.
bandits.
immigrants.
Chinese.
In mining camps, miners lived in _________.
houses
mansions
castles
tents and shacks
Why did the boy need rocks?
For his family.
For a project.
For his slingshot.
He wanted to get rich.
Who do you think is going to be the wealthiest at the end of the gold rush?
the merchants
the miners
farmers
Mr. Gerloff
What was found at Sutter's Mill?
diamonds
silver
bronze
gold
What is a pan used for in gold mining?
to store the gold in
the weigh it in
to sift out the gold from the water and soil
the carry the gold from the stream to the wagons
Where was Sutter's Mill located?
Calistoga, Ca
Columa, Ca
Calabasas, Ca
Chico, Ca
What is another name for pyrite?
fake gold
gold
fools gold
bronze
Which of the following are true?
Prices for basic supplies were very expensive.
A boy accidentally found gold when looking for rocks.
Many miners got rich from mining.
One man found a 15-pound gold nugget.
What group of people lived in gold country before the miners?
California Native Americans
Pilgrims
49ers
Indians
What was the relationship between John Sutter and James Marshall?
neighboors
business partners
enemies
friends
Which 2 countries negotiated the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo discussing the sale of California?
Spain & California
United States & Mexico
United States & Spain
Mexico & California
Why were so many new towns created in California?
Many miners arrived by ship to look for gold.
California has great weather.
They had freedom of religion here.
They wanted to name their own town.
How did Sam Brannan make money from the gold rush?
the sold fake gold
he planted fake gold
bought all the mining equipment before spreading the news
sold maps to the gold locations
Many miners found a lot of gold and became rich.
True
False
What is gold fever?
a high temperature you get from touching gold
people all over the world got so excited to get rich quick
the temperature of gold
the feeling you get when you find gold
What year was gold first DISCOVERED in California?
1848
1899
1748
1849
The conditions of the mining camps were extremely easy and everyone became rich.
False
True
What year was gold found on the American River?
1847
1849
1848
1948
The prices for common goods in mining camps were_______.
a little expensive
outrageously expensive
average
very affordable
An average miner made $____ a day.
$20
$10
$50
$100
Gold is a malleable metal. What does malleable mean?
crumbly
shiny
hard
soft
How did James Marshall happen to find gold?
planting a garden
cleaning up after his horse
checking a ditch
planting a tree
What were gold miners called?
48ers
49ers
gold diggers
59ers
What did Sam Brannan yell through the streets of San Francisco?
we found it!!!
silver!!!!
gold on the American River!
Sutter's Mill is famous!
What cities grew quickly from the Gold Rush?
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sacramento
Santa Clara
Did John Sutter, James Marshall, and Sam Brannon all live happily ever after?
yes
no
Why did Californians feel cut off from the rest of the country?
California was a wild, lawless place.
Three-Fingered Jack was going to get them.
There were bandits in California.
It took a long time for a letter to get delivered.
What did miners mostly find?
Gold dust
Oil
Gold
Black gold
Which of the following is true about the Pony Express?
It was a quicker way to get mail to California.
It was slower than the telegraph.
Tired riders handed the mail to riders who were well-rested.
It brought the mail in about a week.
Who actually found gold on Sutter's Mill?
Sam Brennan
James Marshall
The Governor
John Sutter
Many immigrants came to California to_______________
run away from their families
escape difficult conditions in their homelands
go to the beach
become rich
What is a saw mill?
a structure with a big saw, powered by the river to cut logs
a saw powered by a windmill
a large cutting machine
a tool for finding gold