CKLA Unit 8 Ch 4 Changing Landscape

What impact did the arrival of explorers, miners, missionaries, and settlers in what is now California have on Native Americans' way of life?

• It improved the Native Americans' way of life significantly.

• It had no noticeable impact on Native Americans' way of life.

• It disrupted the Native Americans' traditional way of life.

• It led to a collaboration that benefited both Native Americans and settlers equally.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the Spanish word for gold, which also inspired the name of the city Oroville?

• Plata

• Oro

• Hierro

• Plomo

Why did people who lived in Oroville not need to look for gold?

• They were already wealthy.

• They grew rich selling shovels and food to the miners.

• Gold was found everywhere in Oroville.

• They were not interested in gold.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

What geographical feature was Oroville at the head of?

• The Sierra Nevada Mountains

• The Feather River

• The Central Valley

• Sacramento River

What made the Central Valley perfect for farming?

• Gold deposits in the soil

• Frequent rainfalls

• Warm, sunny summers, wet winters, and rich soil

• The presence of many rivers

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What was the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad on Oroville?

• It decreased the population of Oroville.

• It made it possible for Central Valley farmers to send their goods to markets all over the United States.

• It led to the decline of farming in the area.

• It isolated Oroville from the rest of California.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is Oroville Dam's significance in the U.S.?

• It is the oldest dam in the U.S.

• It is the tallest dam in the U.S.

• It is the largest dam in the U.S. by volume.

• It is the most visited dam in the U.S.

What is Lake Oroville known for?

• Being the deepest lake in California

• Being the largest man-made lake in California

• Being the second largest man-made lake in California

• Being the oldest man-made lake in California

What event led Ishi to emerge from the wilderness in downtown Oroville in the summer of 1911?

• A) A celebration in the town

• B) A wildfire in the nearby foothills

• C) A festival dedicated to the Gold Rush

• D) A gathering of the remaining Native American tribes

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was Ishi wearing when he was seen in Oroville?

• A) A suit and a hat

• B) A tattered loincloth made of rabbit hide

• C) A traditional Native American outfit

• D) A uniform of a gold miner

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10