Question
How did the Five Tribes profit most from mining activities in Indian Territory?
A.
by purchasing minerals from mines
B.
by requiring permits for workers
C.
by raising taxes on tribal members who mined
D.
by selling land to miners
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
A.
by purchasing minerals from mines
B.
by requiring permits for workers
C.
by raising taxes on tribal members who mined
D.
by selling land to miners
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is **D. by selling land to miners**.
The Five Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole) profited from mining activities primarily through the sale of their land to miners and mining companies, capitalizing on the mineral resources found within their territories.
The Five Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole) profited from mining activities primarily through the sale of their land to miners and mining companies, capitalizing on the mineral resources found within their territories.