Gold Rush

What year did Edward Hargraves make his discovery?

• 1851

• 1848

• 1854

• 1820

Where was gold first discovered by Edward Hargraves?

• Outside of Orange in New South Wales

• Near a river

• In Victoria

• In a mine

Who helped Edward Hargraves in his discovery?

• A farmer

• A shopkeeper

• An innkeeper's son and two brothers

• A miner

Guess what the New South Wales government did on a historic day, May 22?

• Announced the gold find

• Offered a reward

• Started a mine

• Built a road

Guess what! Which type of gold was discovered sparkling first?

• Alluvial gold

• Mined gold

• River gold

• Rock gold

Guess what the Chinese miners encountered?

• Discrimination

• Celebration

• A party

• A reward

What sparked the dramatic showdown at the Eureka goldfield?

• A grand celebration

• An unprecedented mining triumph

• Discontent over mining licences

• The discovery of a massive gold nugget

Can you guess how many brave souls met their end at the historic Eureka goldfield showdown?

• 22

• 10

• 5

• 30

🌟 Hey there, history buff! Can you guess what exciting change happened because of the gold rush? 🌟

• Decrease in population

• New roads and railways

• Less gold

• More farms

What was impacted by the gold rush besides the economy?

• Mountains

• The ocean

• The moon

• The environment