The Rush for Riches
(250 words)
Reading: Chapters 7,8,9,10 and 11 (no 12)
Question:What was an important positive impact of the Gold Rush (and why did it matter)? What was an important negative impact of the Gold Rush (and why did it matter)? Which aspects of the Gold Rush caused the most crucial transformation in the state (in your opinion)? You may use short and/or long term transformations.
Write three paragraphs with specific topics and exact details in your discussion. (250-350 words).
(Remember, three paragraphs, one topic per paragraph).