Question
Which of these was an effect of mining in the West?
A Large permanent cities developed around the mining camps.
B Large mining companies invested in safer mining equipment.
C The female population grew as women were recruited to run businesses.
D The population increased greatly as people came hoping to get rich.
A Large permanent cities developed around the mining camps.
B Large mining companies invested in safer mining equipment.
C The female population grew as women were recruited to run businesses.
D The population increased greatly as people came hoping to get rich.
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D. The population increased greatly as people came hoping to get rich.
Mining in the West attracted a large number of people, often referred to as "49ers" during the California Gold Rush, who moved westward in hopes of striking it rich. This migration significantly increased the population in those areas.
D. The population increased greatly as people came hoping to get rich.
Mining in the West attracted a large number of people, often referred to as "49ers" during the California Gold Rush, who moved westward in hopes of striking it rich. This migration significantly increased the population in those areas.
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