The gold rush helped in growth and development by <span>
-Leading to a large increase in the population of the territory </span>
<span>-Promoted the establishment of new shipping routes and railroad lines
</span><span>-Encouraged the creation of laws and government institutions that helped prepare the territory for statehood </span>
The answer is a strong central government
<span>Mexico has been heavily influenced by Spanish and American
cultures. During the conquest of Mexico
by the Spanish, they introduced the Roman Catholic faith and Western education and many of Mexican customs
and tradition such as mariachi and festivals were part of Spain’s influence. During the Mexican-American War, the U.S. won
and acquired territories from Mexico.
Many Mexicans became citizens of the United States and brought their
cultures to America such like food, festivities and other cultural traits.
Americans also influenced Mexican culture with better education as well as
opportunities in business and careers to name a few. </span>
