What made the California Gold Rush such a significant time in early American history?

The California Gold Rush was sparked by the discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 and was arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history during the first half of the 19th century.

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If your looking for an answer to the quiz, its "It opened up the west to settlers and sped up the creation of communities."

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i believe the answer is d. it was not uncommon for people to faint or even convulse at these high-energy meetings.

i'd assume india mainly because of how isolated japan was.   plus it is a whole china away.