Gold Fever: The Rush Out West Quiz

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Gold Fever: The Rush Out West: a General level American History quiz. Test your knowledge with 14 questions!
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Question 1
What were the people who rushed to California in 1849 called?
A Forty-niners
B Settlers
C Prospectors
D Pioneers
Question 2
Which city grew rapidly as a result of the Gold Rush?
A San Francisco
B Los Angeles
C San Diego
D Seattle
Question 3
What tool was commonly used to pan for gold in streams?
A A pickaxe
B A drill
C A shovel
D A metal pan
Question 4
Which major event caused the population of California to explode?
A The Dust Bowl
B The Great Depression
C The Civil War
D The Gold Rush
Question 5
Most gold seekers traveled to California by land or by what?
A Train
B Sea
C Horseback
D Airplane

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