Gold Rush
Where was gold first found in CO?
Confluence/Platte and Cherry Creek
Leader of the Ute that was "elected" by US as Chief
Ouray
One of the richest men in Leadville, died after losing all his wealth
Horace Tabor
When was Women's Suffrage passed in Colorado?
1893
Rail types created in Colorado to navigate steep/tight mountain passes
Narrow Gauge Tracks
Who was able to create lasting wealth during the Gold Rush?
Merchants
Event that was led by Chivington and led to the death of 100s of Indigenous Men, Women, and Children in CO
Sand Creek Massacre
Town that was seen as a leader of the Silver Boom and created the most wealth during these years
Leadville
Who owned the Coal Mines that workers walked out of in 1913
Rockefeller
Rail Line built be Denverites to connect the town to the transcontinental in Cheyenne
Denver Pacific Railway
What miners paid with to get goods during the early years of the CO Gold Rush
Gold Dust
Name of the battle that a CO Regiment fought in New Mexico during the Civil War (Gettysburg of the West)
Battle of Glorietta Pass
Act that led to the Silver Boom and when repealed led to the bust
Sherman Silver Purchase Act
What party had control in Colorado during the 1890s that the Women's Suffrage Movement used to achieve the right to vote
Populist
Railroads laid the blueprint for the modern day ___________________ in Colorado
Highway System
Technology that improved the collection of precious metals in the 1860s and needed a massive amount of Capital Investment
Smelting
Event that led to the ultimate removal of Utes from most of their land in Colorado (a massacre)
Meeker Massacre
What did the US move to in order to back currency after repealing the purchase acts
Gold Standard
Name of the Machine created by agents to suppress the strikers at Ludlow
Death Special
Woman Known as the "Angel of the Rockies" by providing for miners during the Gold Rush
Aunt Clara Brown
Original Name of Denver City at the start of Colorado's Gold Rush
St. Charles City
CO captain that refused to have his regiment attack under Chivington's orders
Silas Soule
This family was able to keep their wealth from silver by moving into the smelting business, is still one of the wealthiest families today
Guggenheim
What was the name of the Union that fought for better conditions at Ludlow
United Mine Workers of America
Name of the Territory that was never accepted by the US government and took parts of 4 modern states today
Jefferson Territory