Question
Which of these was an effect of mining in the West?
A Large permanent cities developed around the mining camps.
B The population increased greatly as people came hoping to get rich.
C Large mining companies invested in safer mining equipment.
D The female population grew as women were recruited to run businesses.
A Large permanent cities developed around the mining camps.
B The population increased greatly as people came hoping to get rich.
C Large mining companies invested in safer mining equipment.
D The female population grew as women were recruited to run businesses.
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B. The population increased greatly as people came hoping to get rich.
This option reflects the significant influx of people into the West due to the gold and silver rushes, as many sought their fortunes in mining. While the other options might have some truth to them, B most accurately captures the primary effect of mining during that era.
B. The population increased greatly as people came hoping to get rich.
This option reflects the significant influx of people into the West due to the gold and silver rushes, as many sought their fortunes in mining. While the other options might have some truth to them, B most accurately captures the primary effect of mining during that era.
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