
Gold Rush History and Impact
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6th - 8th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did James Marshall find upon returning to his cattle ranch after the war?
His cattle were sold.
His cattle were stolen.
His cattle had escaped.
His cattle had multiplied.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who did James Marshall seek employment from after losing his cattle?
James Gold
John Marshall
James Sutter
John Sutter
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant event occurred in 1848 at Sutter's Mill?
A new law was passed.
A major earthquake struck.
Gold was discovered.
A new cattle ranch was established.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the immediate effect of the gold discovery on California's workforce?
Increased employment in agriculture
A rise in cattle farming
A major labor shortage
A decrease in population
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the '49ers' during the Gold Rush?
A group of cattle ranchers
A band of musicians
A famous football team
Gold seekers from around the world
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group made more fortunes during the Gold Rush?
Miners
Merchants
Farmers
Ranchers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much would replacing a pair of boots cost in today's money during the Gold Rush?
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
$500
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