How were the Indian Territory’s coal and lead-zinc mining towns different from one another?

Question

A.
Lead-zinc towns were more overcrowded and less organized.
B.
Lead-zinc towns had company stores, and workers were paid in scrip.
C.
Coal towns were smaller and often were run by individuals.
D.
Coal towns had few enclaves and did not attract immigrants.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is B. Lead-zinc towns had company stores, and workers were paid in scrip.

This statement accurately reflects a common characteristic of lead-zinc mining operations, where companies often controlled various aspects of the workers' lives, including payments and supplies, which resulted in a system reliant on company stores and scrip as currency.