The Gold Rush: Seeking Fortune in the West Quiz

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The Gold Rush: Seeking Fortune in the West: a General level American History quiz. Test your knowledge with 14 questions!
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Question 1
In which state did the California Gold Rush begin?
A Nevada
B California
C Washington
D Oregon
Question 2
In what year was gold discovered at Sutter's Mill?
A 1848
B 1865
C 1900
D 1776
Question 3
What were people who traveled to California in 1849 called?
A The Gold Seekers
B The Forty-Niners
C The Pilgrims
D The Pioneers
Question 4
Which major U.S. city grew rapidly during the Gold Rush?
A Chicago
B New York
C San Francisco
D Miami
Question 5
What was the primary method used to find gold in rivers?
A Panning
B Mining drills
C Chemical extraction
D Steam shovels

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