One thing that I enjoy doing on a nightly basis is reading. Each night before I go to sleep, I like to read a few pages which helps me to sleep. One subject that I really like to read about is American history. Whether it’s Indians or the California gold rush, I like to learn about the ways in which our country was built. The gold rush of 1849 is really interesting to me. Little did these miners know that they were helping our country grow.
Nowadays, we all know the benefits that gold brings to those who own it. It is a stable mineral whose value is always in demand. No matter what the world situation is gold is always a valuable asset. Whenever the world is shocked by wars, natural disasters, or government defaults, people rely on the staying power of gold to overcome the inadequacies of paper money.
Along with the other natural commodities that our country produced, gold was one of the products that helped our economy grow. We used it to pay our taxes and to develop new areas that were previously unproductive. The miners that worked in the fields helped our country become strong and independent. I am glad to know that our people spring from such a hardy and independent group!