All the hardships and discoveries made during that time period changed and impacted modern day for the better. It influenced Western expansion in America, it intermingled many cultural backgrounds, and established many cities throughout the country. This phenomenon gave the opportunities to many who worked endlessly for a profit that left many in want of. The event also allowed many to become wealthy and people able to experience the ‘American Dream’. Despite the negatives of what the miner’s had to go through and the sacrifices that have been made, it became worth it for them in the end, as it came with a great incentive of
All the hardships and discoveries made during that time period changed and impacted modern day for the better. It influenced Western expansion in America, it intermingled many cultural backgrounds, and established many cities throughout the country. This phenomenon gave the opportunities to many who worked endlessly for a profit that left many in want of. The event also allowed many to become wealthy and people able to experience the ‘American Dream’. Despite the negatives of what the miner’s had to go through and the sacrifices that have been made, it became worth it for them in the end, as it came with a great incentive of