Question

What valuable resource was discovered in 1859?

Answer 1

in north carolina, oil, petroleum and natural gas were found in this year, also in some western states bigger gold deposits were found and in pennsylvannia , oil was drilled, so oil being the biggest valubale answer and this had sparked faith from the nation in its efforts for economical growth.

Answer 2

@ChrisNeedsHelp thanks

Answer 3

@acegirl np