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Which of the following was an effect of the discovery of gold and silver on western development?

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It caused a sharp decrease in the population of eastern cities.
It caused a sharp decrease in the population of eastern cities.

There was no longer a need for the railroad.
There was no longer a need for the railroad.

The value of gold and silver decreased.
The value of gold and silver decreased.

It contributed to the opening of the western frontier.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
It contributed to the opening of the western frontier.

Explanation: gold and silver discoveries (e.g., California Gold Rush, Comstock Lode) drew settlers, investment, towns, and transportation (railroads), speeding settlement and development of the West.