Write a 500-750 word response (12 pt. Arial or Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1″ margins) to either David Stannard’s American Holocaust or Gregg Smith’s Beer in America (not both!)

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David Stannard’s American Holocaust
Introduction
American Holocaust indicates the vast changes that took place in the US after the influx of different national immigrants from other parts of the world. Different regions are indicated as being the cause of the developments that took place in the US around 1848. Through California: A History by Karr (25) indicates that the region became recognized among other regions because of the gold rush period after the discovery of the important commodity. The region is indicated as being blessed with numerous natural resources that led to their high placement compared to other regions in the US. The authors, however, indicate vividly the various improvements and developments that led to the increased infrastructure and economy in the US.
California’s importance in the history of the United States
California was and is an important state to the US according to Sabo (212). After the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill, which led to the California Gold Rush most people settled in the region in great numbers. As early as 1964, California had become more famous compared to New York. This is because of the earlier settlement of most immigrants who settled in the region. The total population of California during this time was more than one-third of the US population. Pacific Islander and Asians led the influx to the region. Increased number of people made it easier for other citizens to move to other …