Manifest Destiny

Diary Entry

February 14,1849
I heard that there are gold found in California, United States. My life was bad from the day I was born. The only thing I could do now is to join the other ten thousand gold seekers in order to get a better life. I know it is a very difficult to cross the Atlantic Ocean and travel from the East of The United States to the West. However, what esle can I do?

March 23,1849
Finally there is a ship avalible that head towards The United States. But the ship fare was too expensive. I had to use half of all my money to buy one. But I know it's worth it. If I get the gold, I will get ten times more than what I paid. Also I know it will be a long trip, hope I don't get seasick.

April 1,1849
Ahh...I am finally here in The United Staes. The air is so fresh! But my stomach is so hungry! There are biscuits for sale, I want it! What!? A small biscuit for six dollars each!? So expensive! If my stomach was not hungry, I won't even buy it... What I have to do next is to get to California. But how can I get there? What!? Three dollars for one ride to California? That is so cheap! Even cheaper than the biscuit! I pay the man three dollars and got on his wagon. And I am so sleepy, I am going to take a rest..

April 3,1849
Where am I? Am I in California already? A group of men is walking by and I ask them where I am. They answered me that it is Washington D.C. I am still in the East? So I tell them what happened, and get the answer of April Fools.... These foolish Americans!!

May 28,1849
After all the fools they played, I finally here at California! The first thing I will do is to find gold for money! Still the air is fresh and I love it! Ouch! What is that shinning thing on my arm? It's gold! I cant believe what is happening! I didn't even start digging for gold and it falls onto my arms! The fools they played was worth it! With this gold I can buy some good digging tools!

July 4,1849
Today is the Independence Day and I am just sitting in my house yard and talking with some friends. It is very relaxing especially when I don't have to do anything. I still remember the time when I was digging for gold and it was a pain. So many people came to California for gold and nothing was left so quickly. Because of the high population, California became the first state in the West!