Goals/Objectives Analyze the connection between capitalism and the California genocide Instructions ...

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Goals/Objectives Analyze the connection between capitalism and the California genocide Instructions Please write a short journal entry outlining your personal reflections, observations, and learnings from this week's module. A journal entry is a first-person perspective on a specific topic. Journal entries should be: At minimum 300 words. You may want to write more than 300 words, especially whenprocessing difficult topics, but you will not be rewarded for longer journal entries. 16 point font, double-spaced, standard margins, with your Name/Date/Assignment in the upper right corner. Here is an example of the proper formatting! When writing a journal entry, students are encouraged to: Use I-statements Include personal memories, relevant anecdotes, or future dreams Relate course concepts to your own life story Describe how historical events connect to present-day realities Share your feelings about the topic of the journal entry. Feel free (pun intended) to use this feelings infographic to expand your emotional vocabulary! Here is an accessible text version of the feelings infographic. Prompt Please watch the following short video (3 minutes) about the Gold Rush:https://youtu.be/gDkqvqqjMAA . https://youtu.be/fmMKsrprpVM Based on what you learn, please answer at least 5 of the following questions in your journal entry. What makes the California Gold Rush a "classic American" story? In your opinion, is the California Gold Rush a metaphor for the larger American Dream? Why or why not? What is the difference between the California version of the American Dream (19th century) and the New England version (18th century)? Did many people make quick money from the Gold Rush, and do many people make quick money in the US today? Why is the scramble for mineral wealth extremely ugly? What happened during the California genocide? Why did the 49ers feel the need to exterminate the indigenous peoples of California? In your opinion, does the white settler treatment of native Americans in the 1800s count as genocide? Which do you think the white settlers of the Gold Rush valued more: making money or respecting life? How do you feel, learning about the Gold Rush and its relationship to the California genocide? How to Submit Submit your journal entry here, on Canvas, by clicking on the red "Start Assignment" button above. Uploaded files should be formatted as .doc, .docx, or .pdf. Most students submit journal entries that have been written using the free Word processor from Office 365.