Determine the significance of the Gold Rush on American expansion.
The Gold Rush was very important towards American expansion. It made Americans settle there along with making profits too! The Gold Rush also enabled the American's economy to flourish! Trade happened and money was made because of gold. People sold supplies needed to mine gold, along with the gold itself, to make profit, and they did so.
Question
Were the sacrifices made for the Gold Rush worth the profit that it made?