Answer:
The simile means that the Gold Rush influenced America very quickly.
Explanation:
Since wildfires tend to spread quickly, that is what it means.
General Feat
Bread
Dishes
Sweets and Pickles
<span>Drinks</span>
The answer to the question is B.
They were militaristic, independent, *insert form of gov. they had here*, and a thriving army. (I believe there gov. was a democracy or an oligarchy but i could be wrong)