B.to search for gold and others precious metals
The massacre at Wounded Knee in 1890 occurred in response to "<span>d. the discovery of gold at Pike’s Peak" since this was the main reason why settlers were there, although this was not exactly a "response". </span>
<span>The Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863 that abolished slavery in all states including those in the Confederacy. It is still an important document today because it finally removed the practice of slavery in America. Never again would people be bought or sold like property and it also defined that all people were equal and that no one had the right to enslave another. General Order 143 that enabled slaves and free blacks to enlist in the Union Army during the Civil War. The color regiments performed well and President praised these men for their sacrifice in winning the war. It is still relevant today , we judge not by their color but how well they perform and how committed they are to the cause at hand.</span>
Slaves were what brought in the money. through their work is what brought gold, therefore they’re more important or valuable. without them gold or product and success would’ve been out of the question, unless the masters did the work themselves.