July 08, 2020

The Age of Gold: California Gold Rush and its Further Impact on the Formation of the American Dream and Entrepreneurial Culture in the Modern Era

13 minutes

The Age of Gold that we are discussing today will take you back to a legendary age in human history, to look at the stories of bravery, tenacity, and toughness of everyday people affected by the Gold Rush. They were both great explorers and speculators in pursuit of profit. Their experience was the beginning of the American Dream and the best representation of the entrepreneurial culture that continues to influence the world.

This era is the Age of Gold in America from 1848 to 1869, as noted in the book. The California Gold Rush of 1848 was the most interesting historical period in America. In the riverbeds of Sacramento, California, a carpenter stumbled upon a mineral particle that glittered with gold. It has since sparked the world's never-ending search for the land of gold. People of different countries and races participated in the Gold Rush, and experienced storms, disease, war, fire, as well as challenges from the darkest depths of human nature. This group of daring pioneers established a prosperous, orderly, and harmonious California from the wilderness, starting down the path towards the modern American society we are familiar with. How did the Gold Rush, 170 years ago, affect the US and the world of "universal wealth creation" today? The Age of Gold gives a vivid and accurate narrative of Gold Rush history, where you will find both detailed and objective answers.

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