Question
which was an effect of the discovery of gold and silver on western development
sharp decrease of population in eastern cities
no longer a need for the railroad
value of gold and silver decreased
contributed to the opening of the western frontier
sharp decrease of population in eastern cities
no longer a need for the railroad
value of gold and silver decreased
contributed to the opening of the western frontier
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GPT-4o mini
The discovery of gold and silver contributed to the opening of the western frontier. This influx of wealth attracted many people looking for fortune, leading to increased settlement and development in the West. It also spurred migration, the establishment of new towns, and the expansion of infrastructure, including railroads, to support the growing population in these areas.