Because of the discovery of gold in San Francisco in 1848, many people began moving west to search for wealth and fame. The United States was discovering many things underground...gold, silver, and oil. These were some of the natural resources the United States had at the end of the 1800s.
When agriculture began, the early people farmed, and soon got a surplus of food. This surplus of food meant that not everyone had to farm, and that led to specialized jobs. Specialized jobs led to trade which led to economy, a major key point in a civilization.
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