Question

what does Horace Greeley mean when he states "fortune lies upon the surface of the earth as plentiful as the mud in our streets"?

Answer 1

Answer:

Horace Greeley mean when he states "fortune lies upon the surface of the earth as plentiful as the mud in our street .

Answer 2

Horace Greely meant the California Gold Rush

Explanation:

• The Gold Rush of California was a gold rush that was started on 24 January 1848 in California, when gold was discovered by James W. Marshall. The gold news carried about 300,000 people from both in the USA and abroad to California
• Young people in America wanted to migrate to California. Every village, every city sent to California its best, its strongest, and awaited their triumphant return. They came in search of immediate riches from Asia, Europe, and South America.
• In 1849, Horace Greeley was assigned to represent the New York Tribune for the California gold rush. He added fuel to this gold fever by writing in the publication:  “Fortune lies upon the surface of the earth as plentiful as the mud in our streets". He also stated that within the next 4 years there would be atleast US $1000 million gold in circulation