How did the Five Tribes profit most from mining activities in Indian Territory?

Question

A.
by purchasing minerals from mines
B.
by requiring permits for workers
C.
by raising taxes on tribal members who mined
D.
by selling land to miners



Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is D. by selling land to miners.

The Five Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole) profited from mining activities primarily through the sale of their land to miners and mining companies, capitalizing on the mineral resources found within their territories.