The answer depends on how you see it. It is
a subjective question and answers can vary from person to person. Although the
Gold Rush made influential positive changes, we can't cover up the damage
it had made, especially to the Native Americans and the new settlers. This was
no doubt, a rough and violent period for some. During this time, a lot of new
settlers were attacked. Reports for anti-foreign and racist attacks were noted.
Crime rates were also quite high during this time and it resulted to
vigilantism. The Gold Rush may have something positive to offer, but mostly it’s
quite negative.
