Wonderscape
The Lasting Impact of the California Gold Rush
Discover how the California Gold Rush reshaped the United States, from the rise of the Transcontinental Railroad to the lasting effects on Native and Chinese communities. Learn how the Gold Rush set the stage for California's reputation...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 10: The Land of Opportunity
Why was America known as the land of opportunity for many emigrants to the American colonies? We find out on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: European and American Differences Pt. 1: Land of Opportunity
What were some of the important differences between eighteenth-century Europe and America? Find out on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: European and American Differences Pt. 3: Equality, Opportunity
America was a land where a person could rise from the least advantaged circumstances to the highest levels of society.