Gold Rush Comprehension Quiz

What did James W. Marshall discover while fetching water?

• Silver

• Gold

• Diamonds

• Copper

Who owned the land where the gold was found?

• John Marshall

• James Sutter

• John Sutter

• A journalist

What were the travelers to California in 1849 called?

• Gold miners

• Pioneers

• 49ers

• Settlers

What type of towns were created to accommodate the influx of people?

• Ghost towns

• Boom towns

• Mining towns

• Farm towns

What was one of the main tools sold to gold miners?

• Shovels

• Hammers

• Saws

• Axes

By 1855, approximately how many people had moved to California?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

What happened to many gold miners during the Gold Rush?

• They found large amounts of gold.

• They became wealthy.

• They lost everything in their search.

• They returned home early.

Which of the following was a positive effect of the Gold Rush?

• Increased violence

• Improved transportation

• Pollution of rivers

• Loss of Native American lives

What was created as a response to the need for better communication?

• New roads

• Steam ships

• Telegraph lines

• All of the above

What symbolized the American dream during the Gold Rush?

• The pursuit of gold

• The establishment of banks

• The founding of new towns

• The expansion of agriculture