California Gold Rush

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History
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where was gold first discovered in California? Options: Sutters Mill, San Fransisco, San Diego, Sacramento
Back
Sutters Mill
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What were the people who searched for gold called? Options: Gold diggers, 49ers, Crazy, 76ers
Back
49ers
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was "gold fever?"
Back
The desire to get rich quick by acquiring California gold
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
______ was the time period named for the thousands of gold-seekers moved to California in hopes of striking rich
Back
California Gold Rush
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The "49ers" had what was called ____________.
Back
gold fever
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which one is a benefit of the gold rush?
Back
Turning California into a thriving state.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does this map represent?
Back
Clipper ship routes to California
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