The California gold rush of 1849 led to more and more prospectors heading west in search of gold and silver.

Question

Which of the following were negative effects of gold and silver mining in the west? Choose 2.

(2 points)
Responses

streams were polluted and forests cut down
streams were polluted and forests cut down

miners from different countries were treated unfairly
miners from different countries were treated unfairly

permanent settlements began and towns were established
permanent settlements began and towns were established

western towns were very orderly and the laws were easily enforced.

Answer 1

The two negative effects of gold and silver mining in the west are:

1. Streams were polluted and forests cut down.
2. Miners from different countries were treated unfairly.