USA HISTORY

MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855

MANIFEST DESTINY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All the following are impacts of the Gold Rush except ____
A
Population Boom
B
Increased diversity due to immigrants
C
Growth of business and industry
D
Increased spread of religion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Gold Rush also had a severe environmental impact. Rivers became clogged with sediment; forests were ravaged to produce timber; biodiversity was compromised and soil was polluted with chemicals from the mining process.

Detailed explanation-2: -In conclusion, the Gold Rush of 1849 aided America’s westward expansion through the removal of Native Americans, stimulation of economy, and population explosion, it still had its considerable negative impacts with the shortage of gold, monetary instability, and decline of economy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most were Americans, though a number of settlers also came from China, Europe, and South America. The massive influx gave rise to numerous cities and towns, with San Francisco gaining particular prominence. The Gold Rush was credited with hastening statehood for California in 1850.

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