Gold Rush (Doodle Notes 9)

What was the main reason people flocked to California in 1848?

• To find new farmland

• To escape war

• To search for gold

• To start new businesses

How much gold was ultimately uncovered by prospectors?

• $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

• $4 billion

What nickname was given to the people rushing to California in 1849?

• Gold Seekers

• 49ers

• Pioneers

• Trailblazers

Which two countries were at war when gold was discovered in California?

• United States and Canada

• United States and Mexico

• United States and Spain

• United States and France

What was the impact of the Gold Rush on California's statehood?

• Delayed statehood

• No impact

• Accelerated statehood

• Prevented statehood

What is one of the most common methods used to find gold?

• Drilling

• Panning

• Excavating

• Blasting

Which of the following was NOT a necessary supply for gold prospectors?

• Mining pan

• Tent

• Kettle

• Computer

What happened to the prices of supplies as demand increased?

• Prices decreased

• Prices stayed the same

• Prices increased

• Prices were eliminated

What happened to towns as gold ran out?

• They became ghost towns

• They became more populated

• They turned into cities

• They became tourist attractions

What was discovered after the California Gold Rush?

• Only gold

• Gold, silver, copper, zinc, and lead

• Only silver

• Only copper