To what country does the United States primarily owe its political heritage?

The california gold rush: actually had only a small impact on california’s population because its rich farmlands already attracted thousands of new settlers each year. attracted almost equal numbers of men and women. resulted in laws that discriminated against “foreign miners.” made considerable wealth for average miners because gold mining demanded no real investment of capital. hurt the development of san francisco because gold discoveries shifted interest to areas outside of town.

Who's idea was it for businessmen to use their wealth for the greater good of society? (gospel of wealth ~ap u.s. history

Tension between the british and boers was caused primarily by what things?