The West
The Gold Rush brings the whole world to the West, as 49ers from Asia, South America and the eastern states scramble for “a share of the rocks,” littering the hills with mining towns and creating the West’s first metropolis. But in the push to strike it rich, many are violently pushed aside.
As the 20th century neared, Americans celebrated with the World Columbian Exposition.
As settlers race to claim tribal lands, Native Americans take up the Ghost Dance.
Newcomers arrive by the millions, bringing a spirit of conformity to the West.
