The California Gold Rush

Who discovered gold in California?

• John Sutter

• James Sutterq

• James Marshall

• John Marshall

The discovery of gold in California started what big event?

• War of 1812

• trail of tears

• westward migration

• Revolutionary War

Which of the following was not a "path" to the California gold fields?

• Cape Horn

• Panama short-cut

• Chisholm Trail

• Oregon-California Trail

Which of the following groups of people came to California in the search for gold?

• Chinese

• Irish

• Mexicans

• Indians

Once reaching California, most people started their journey to the gold fields from this port?

• Oakland

• San Francisco

• Alameda

• Tiburon

What is the name of the present day town where gold was discovered?

• Coloma

• Columbia

• Placerville

• Auburn

Which of the following was not an entrepreneur during the Gold Rush?

• Sam Brannan

• Levi Strauss

• John Sutter

• Henry Ford

Which of the following is not an old mining town?

• La Porte

• Perth

• Angels Camp

• Weaverville

• Timbuctoo

Which current valley towns developed as a result of the gold rush? Select all that apply.

• Rio Vist

• Sacramento

• Brentwood

• Stockton

• Modesto

Which of the following made a living from making tough denim jeans for the miner's in California?

• Jon Sutter

• Levi Strauss

• James Marshall

• Henry Ford