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What was gold mainly used for in 1849?
Gold was money then (all currency was backed by gold or silver) with one ounce of gold worth $20.00 and you could buy 'anything' by weighing out the appropriate amount of gold and paying for it. Nearly all businesses then had a gold scale for making transactions right on the premises. You could also take it to the bank and deposit it or convert it to paper or silver money. Or you (or your bank) could take it to the mint and have it converted into gold coins. Eventually most California, Nevada etc. gold was transferred to the East Coast or Europe to pay for all the goods purchased by it.
How does gold affect the economy in Canada?
When the U.S won the Mexican-American war the gained California. When the gold-rush happened it affected the economy of the country because manufacturing boosted, population boosted, and the Union gained money.
Why did the pioneers want gold?
Because they didn't have the the money to buy things
Who wanted to buy your 1799 trade dollar coin?
Trade dollars wee not made in 1799. Check your date again and post a new question.
What is a miniature gold 1933 13 star Indian head 10 dollar coin?
It depends on if it's made of gold or just gold plated. It has no value as a coin. Take it to a jewler. Most buy scrap gold & silver.
