California Gold Rush

California Gold Rush

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Social Studies

5th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What year did the gold rush in California begin?

Back

1848

2.

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Front

Where was gold first discovered in California? Options: Sutters Mill, San Fransisco, San Diego, Sacramento

Back

Sutters Mill

3.

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Front

What was the nickname for people who moved to California during the gold rush?

Back

Forty Niners

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was "gold fever?"

Back

The desire to get rich quick by acquiring gold.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was it called when miners used pans to separate dirt from gold?

Back

Panning for gold

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an entrepreneur?

Back

someone who takes a risk to start a business

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Levi Strauss is famous for

Back

creating the first pair of blue jeans

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