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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!***
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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!***
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