Gold Rush
What year did the gold rush occur?
1849!
What is the pony express?
It was a mail service delivering messages, newspapers, and mail using relays of horse-mounted riders between Missouri and California in the United States of America.
What form of communication did the telegraph replace?
The Pony Express
Who was the founder of the Central Pacific Railroad and the building of the transcontinental?
Charles Crocker
Who is Poseidon?
God of the Sea!
What year was Gold found in California?
1848!
How many days did it take to receive mail when using the Pony express?
10 Days!
Who invented the Morse Code through the Telegraph?
Samuel Morse
Who were negatively affected by the building of the railroad?
Native Americans
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Who is Polyphemus?
He was the giant(cyclops) son of the god, Poseidon .
Who found gold first in California?
James W. Marshall
How often did the riders switch horses?
Every 10-15 miles.
What is Morse code?
Morse code is an alphabet or code in which letters are represented by combinations of long and short signals of light or sound.
What railroad company started in California and worked their way east?
Central Pacific Railroad
What is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl?
Hedwig!
How can you test Gold to see if it's real?
Answers Vary.
Stagecoach
What year was the telegraph with morse code invented?
1844!
10) Which of the following was NOT a state that the railroad passed through?
a)Nevada
b)California
c)Utah
d)Oregon
Oregon
6 yards= ___feet
18 feet
Who was the famous Entrepreneur that made millions during the gold rush?
Sam Brannan
7. How much were the Express riders given a MONTH?
$100
$25 a WEEK
What invention came after the telegraph?
The Transcontinental Railroad
In what state was the golden spike placed?
Utah
Who is California's Governor?