Why does this all matter? Wow, what an open-ended question, exciting, and broad question. Manifest Destiny has, is, and will affect many lives for many years. The belief of having a divine right to expand westward has brought triumph, sorrow, and grief to many. Through many different events, the U.S. has used its “divine right” and has expressed manifest destiny to obtain what it desired, infringe upon the rights of many, and make the lives of many almost impossible. Manifest destiny “gave” the right to the U.S. to expand west and take the land for their benefit. The ideology of manifest destiny inspired a variety of extremes and measures designed to remove the native population. Though manifest destiny was detrimental to so many lives, it …show more content…
Due to the discovery of gold, many people moved to California. The population of California grew rapidly due to the gold rush. The American west developed because of the gold rush. Many influential figures moved to California because of the opportunities that came with living in California. Today, the effects of the gold rush are felt in various ways. California is now one of the largest states in population in the U.S. Today California's cultural identity has been shaped by the California gold rush and the opportunities that come with living in California. The state has a diverse economy that has shaped technology, entertainment, and agriculture which has brought a sense of popularity to the state of California. In the future, the gold rush will continue to have an impact on the United States. The gold rush was a great help in fueling the future of the United States and the country's expansion westward and the development of the country’s economy. The major lasting effect of the California gold rush is how people perceive California. People as a whole look at California as an opportunity to become successful. The California gold rush will always inspire people to go to California with the hope of seeking what they