During the 1840's the US expanded by nearly 66%. What happens to an economy when the landmass it oversees expands by that much in just 3 years? Also, what happens to an economy which is on a gold standard, when a gold rush dumps millions of dollars of gold into circulation? 
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During the 1840's the US expanded by nearly 66%. What happens to an economy when the landmass it oversees expands by that much in just 3 years? Also, what happens to an economy which is on a gold standard, when a gold rush dumps millions of dollars of gold into circulation? *** US Economics Podcast mugs are now available! Check them out at my Patreon and support the show!***

During the 1840's the US expanded by nearly 66%. What happens to an economy when the landmass it oversees expands by that much in just 3 years? Also, what happens to an economy which is on a gold standard, when a gold rush dumps millions of dollars of gold into circulation?&nbsp;
*** US Economics Podcast mugs are now available! Check them out at my <a href="https://www.patreon.com/useconpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a> and support the show!***
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War, Gold and Expansion

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