The Great Gold Rush of 1849 Quiz

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The Great Gold Rush of 1849: a General level American History quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
In which U.S. state was gold discovered in 1848?
A Texas
B Nevada
C California
D Alaska
Question 2
What were the people who traveled to California for gold called?
A Pilgrims
B Pioneers
C Forty-niners
D Homesteaders
Question 3
Where was the first major discovery of gold in California made?
A Yosemite
B Sutter's Mill
C Death Valley
D San Francisco Bay
Question 4
Which city grew rapidly due to the Gold Rush?
A San Diego
B San Francisco
C Sacramento
D Los Angeles
Question 5
Which invention made travel to the West much faster?
A Airplane
B Subway
C Transcontinental Railroad
D Automobile

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