Gold Rush Quizizz

Who accidentally found gold at Sutter's Mill?

• John Sutter

• James Marshall

• William Clark

• Lewis Marshall

What was the primary mode of transportation for those taking the Oregon and California Trails?

• Trains

• Horses

• Covered wagons

• Automobiles

What is the maximum time it takes to travel through the Panama Canal?

• 3 months

• 8 months

• 7 months

• 5 months

Which trail led to Oregon City?

• California Trail

• Oregon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• Mormon Trek

Which trail started in Independence, Missouri?

• Oregon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• California Trail

• Mormon Trek

Which trail passed through the Rocky Mountains?

• Oregon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• California Trail

• Mormon Trek

Who were the "49ers"?

• A group of football players

• Farmers and others who left to find gold in 1849

• A type of ship used in the 1800s

• A famous band from the 19th century

What occupation might have earned $300 a year during the gold rush?

• Miner

• Farmer (Prospector)

• Blacksmith

• Carpenter

By how much did the population of non-natives in San Francisco increase during the Gold Rush?

• From about 200 to over 36,000

• From about 500 to over 50,000

• From about 1,000 to over 10,000

• From about 300 to over 30,000

In which year was silver discovered in the Nevada/Utah Territory?

• 1849

• 1859

• 1869

• 1879