The California Gold Rush period was part of Manifest Destiny, a period in which many Americans were expanding to new regions. The Gold Rush that was talked about throughout this site focused on the growth of California, which relates a lot to the human geography of the nation. With the transformation of human geography, with many foreign workers and Americans coming together for the common motive of making money quick, the culture of the nation changed. California has a clear Spanish and Foreign influence, seen through the names of its cities (San Diego). The area was also seen to develop during this time, with many cities rising in population, and many people finding more stable occupations (leaving the risks of prospecting). Several societies that were based on mining collapsed due to the uncertainty, and the societies that focused on commerce as well as agriculture sustained. California transformed from gold to something else, even thought it underwent a significant "Gold fever".