California Gold Rush
Grade 9•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can analyze the social, economic, and environmental effects of the California Gold Rush on California.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe how the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill impacted California's population in a short period.
2. Explain the difference between placer mining and hydraulic mining, as described in the video. What environmental impact did hydraulic mining have?
3. How did the influx of people during the Gold Rush affect California's governance and law enforcement?
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
The Gold Rush | California History [ep.5]
The Cynical Historian