California Gold Rush Quiz

What event marked the beginning of the first gold rush in American history?

• Signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Discovery of a 17lb gold nugget in North Carolina

• Discovery of gold in California

• End of the Mexican-American War

Who discovered gold in California in 1848?

• John Sutter

• James Wilson Marshall

• Sam Brandon

• Conrad Reed

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and affected the California Gold Rush?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

What was the primary reason for the mass migration to California during the Gold Rush?

• Political unrest

• Discovery of gold

• Agricultural opportunities

• Religious freedom

Which group of immigrants faced significant discrimination during the Gold Rush?

• Irish immigrants

• Italian immigrants

• Chinese immigrants

• German immigrants

What was a common occupation for women who moved to California during the Gold Rush?

• Mining

• Teaching

• Working in saloons and hotels

• Farming

What was the impact of hydraulic mining on California's environment?

• Improved agricultural productivity

• Increased forestation

• Preserved natural landscapes

• Destroyed natural landscapes

Which industry became dominant in California after the decline of gold mining?

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Textile

What was the Compromise of 1850's role in California's statehood?

• Prevented California from becoming a state

• Allowed California to enter as a slave state

• Allowed California to enter as a free state

• Made California a territory

What was a significant consequence of the California Gold Rush on Native Americans?

• Increased population

• Economic prosperity

• Significant population decline

• Political empowerment