2.) Around the 1840s, gold was discovered in America. Word had spread that people were striking gold and becoming extremely rich. These tempting stories persuaded many immigrants that America was the land of economic opportunity. After all, where else could one become so rich and
2.) Around the 1840s, gold was discovered in America. Word had spread that people were striking gold and becoming extremely rich. These tempting stories persuaded many immigrants that America was the land of economic opportunity. After all, where else could one become so rich and