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Who founded the City of Chico?
John Bidwell
100
For how long did John Bidwell work in the mines?
2 years
100
Where was John Bidwell born?
Ripley, New York
100
What did John Bidwell use to buy the land of Chico?
Gold
100
How long did it take to build Bidwell Mansion?
2 years
200
Who welcomed John Bidwell at Mt. Diablo?
Dr. Marsh
200
In what year was John Bidwell born?
1819
200
Near what major city is Fort Sutter located?
Sacramento
200
What was the monument that John Bidwell took gold to?
Washington Monument
200
What did John Bidwell prefer to do instead of mining?
Raise Cattle
300
Who let John Bidwell borrow animals?
Captain Sutter
300
In what year did John Bidwell travel west to Cincinnati?
1841
300
In what city did John Bidwell meet Annie Bidwell?
Washington DC
300
What were key items on John Bidwell's map of Chico?
Rivers and Streams (Arroyos/Rios)
300
Through what river were the materials for Bidwell Mansion transported through?
Sacramento River
400
Who rode to Red Bluff with John Bidwell?
Peter Sutter
400
In what year did John Bidwell pass away?
1900
400
To what city did John Bidwell go eat when he got to Missouri?
San Luis (St. Louis)
400
What is a group of people traveling together called?
Caravan
400
What two animals were stolen from John Bidwell?
Horse and Mule
500
What was Annie Bidwell's last name before she married John Bidwell?
Kennedy
500
In what year did Annie Bidwell pass away?
1918
500
What is the name of the town that all travelers who traveled west, stopped at? HINT: The city we start in and leave from in the beginning of OREGON TRAIL.
Independence, MO
500
How much land did John Bidwell buy?
22,000 Acres
500
What was given by John and Annie to the city of Chico, in which they enjoyed watching children?
Children's Park of Chico






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