Life During
the Gold Rush
the Gold Rush
Many did not become richer from the Gold Rush. Only ___ out of every ____ prospectors returned home richer from the Gold Rush than when they had arrived.
1 out of every 20
In what year was there an increase in people moving to San Francisco?
1849
What is the system of buying and selling goods called?
Economy
According to the article, how much did they make for a days work?
$5
How did entrepreneurs become wealthy during the Gold Rush?
They found a way to meet the needs of miners in a way no one else could.
Who made money during the Gold Rush Era?
A. Shopkeepers
B. Suppliers
C. Hotel Owners
D. Ranchers
E. B & C only
F. All the above
F. All the above
Which of the following is an improvement made in San Francisco due to the increase of people coming?
A. Roads
B. Telegraph system
C. Canals
D. More ships
B. Telegraph system
John Studebaker was "world famous" for what?
His cars
What is a primary source and what makes it "primary"?
Something written or created at the time of an event. It's primary because someone actually saw it happen.
What types of challenges did the forty-niners face once they made it to California?
A. They could not stay focused and determined to find gold.
B. They did not earn much money for the gold they found.
C. They faced all types of weather and had to set up shelters.
D. They were unable to support themselves during the Gold Rush.
C. They faced all types of weather and had to set up shelters.
What did Sam Brannan do to become the richest man in California?
Bought all the gold digging supplies around him and sold them at a higher price.
What issues did they have during the winter months in San Francisco?
Streets were dark and muddy so fires were created but they could damage entire blocks.
Based on the article, what did all these business owners have in common?
A. They were willing to take a risk and create something new.
B. They all had to return home after failing at mining.
C. They all made clothing for miners.
D. They all got rich by selling gold.
A. They were willing to take a risk and create something new.
Which of the following would be an example of a primary source?
A. A textbook
B. A tool from the Gold Rush
C. An online article
D. A biography
B. A tool from the Gold Rush
Why would the forty-niners have chosen to stay in California and not travel back to their homeland?
A. They were too tired from their long, unpleasant trip.
B. They were fearful of not having a comfortable place to sleep.
C. The weather did not allow them to travel back home.
D. They were determined to find gold and become rich.
D. They were determined to find gold and become rich.