1. Why is mining important to the economy of the United States?

Question

It employs many workers.
Gold is expensive.
Minerals are shipped to Canada.
Industries use minerals.

2. What did the British North American Act accomplish?

It divided Canada.
Canada became an independent nation.
Canada was no longer subject to British rule.
Canada became self-governing.

Is #1 "Industries use minerals" and is #2 "Canada became an independent nation"?

Answer 1

Right.