Which of the following was an effect of the discovery of gold and silver on western development? (1 point) Responses 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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The correct response is: It contributed to the opening of the western frontier.
The discovery of gold and silver in the western United States led to mining booms, which attracted a large influx of people to the region, spurring settlement, the development of towns and infrastructure, and further exploration and expansion into the western frontier.
