15 Questions
What was the common cry on the mining frontier in the American West during the 19th century?
'Gold Rush!'
Why did many people come to central California during the California Gold Rush?
To become wildly rich
What nickname was given to those who sojourned to California in hopes of striking it rich?
'Forty-niners'
What was characteristic of the work done by miners in the American West during the Gold Rush?
Grueling and mentally discouraging work
How did men often work together in the mines during the Gold Rush?
Bonded together as a crew and shared findings
What significant event occurred in 1849 that led to many prospectors arriving in California?
The discovery of vast gold deposits
Why did most people who went to California during the Gold Rush return home poorer?
They spent more money than they earned on mining equipment
What was the one thing that remained constant in mining communities?
Hope of extraordinary wealth
How did miners stake their claims initially?
By showing up and staking a claim
What was Samuel Brannan's role in the California Gold Rush?
He was a shrewd merchant who publicized the gold discovery
What effect did the California Gold Rush have on San Francisco?
It became the largest city on the West Coast
Why did John Sutter fear the gold discovery at Sutter's Mill?
He was afraid of losing his land to miners
What characterized the main activities in mining communities during the Gold Rush?
Gambling, prostitution, and lawlessness
What was the primary outcome of the California Gold Rush on California business and industry?
A transformation into a booming state
'Forty-niners' coming to California via ship often made their first stop in which city?
San Francisco
Explore the fascinating history of the California Gold Rush, which took place between 1848-1855 in central California. Learn about the phenomenon that drew people from all over the world in hopes of striking it rich, and the challenges they faced during this time.
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