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The Gold Rush and the West: a General level American History quiz. Test your knowledge with 12 questions!

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Question 1

Where was the first major gold discovery made?

A Central Park

B Sutter's Mill

C The White House

D The Grand Canyon

Question 2

How did most prospectors travel to California?

A By airplane

B By ship or wagon

C By bus

D By car

Question 3

What happened to the population of California during the Gold Rush?

A It exploded

B It stayed the same

C It vanished

D It decreased

Question 4

What was the main tool used to wash gold from riverbeds?

A A spoon

B A vacuum

C A fishing net

D A pan

Question 5

Which city became a major hub due to the Gold Rush?

A Boston

B San Francisco

C Philadelphia

D Miami

📋 This quiz has 12 questions in total.