Miner, California Gold Rush, 40-niners, Lewis and Clark, Boom town
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- Q1What term was used to describe the people who rushed to California in search of gold during the Gold Rush of 1849?MinersBoom townLewis and Clark40-niners30s
- Q2Which term refers to a settlement that quickly grew due to a sudden influx of people seeking opportunities, often as a result of a gold rush?Lewis and ClarkCalifornia Gold RushBoom townMiner30s
- Q3Which famous duo were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the western territories of the United States in the early 1800s?40-ninersCalifornia Gold RushLewis and ClarkMiners30s
- Q4What was the primary occupation of individuals who sought to extract gold from the earth during the California Gold Rush?40-ninersLewis and ClarkMinerBoom town30s
- Q5What event in 1848 sparked a massive migration of people to California in search of gold?Miner OccupationCalifornia Gold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionBoom town Formation30s
- Q6What was the nickname given to the miners who rushed to California seeking gold during the mid-19th century?Silver seekersGold diggers49ersMineral miners30s
- Q7What term is used to describe the rapid influx of people to a particular area in search of a valuable resource, such as gold?Ghost townBoomtownPioneer villageSuburban sprawl30s