What negative impact did gold and silver mining have the west

5 answers

in the 1800s?

Gold and silver mining in the West during the 1800s had a number of negative impacts. The most significant of these was the environmental damage caused by the mining operations. Mining activities caused deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution. The mining also caused a great deal of disruption to the local ecosystems, as the miners often disturbed or destroyed the habitats of native wildlife. Additionally, the influx of miners to the West caused a great deal of social disruption, as the miners often clashed with the local Native American populations. Finally, the mining operations often exploited the local labor force, paying low wages and providing dangerous working conditions.
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. C
I apologize, but without context or a specific question, I am unable to determine what these letters and numbers refer to. Could you please provide more information or clarify your question?
Answers for the quiz:
B. Ghost towns were left behind after the mines stop producing.
A. Passing along traditions and knowledge
D. to encourage Native Americans to become farmers.
D. It opened up national markets for selling and obtaining resources and helped lower costs of production
B. Increased development of Western lands
A. currency reform
B. Gospel of Wealth
C. competition
C. lack of public and legal support for union activities

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