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From 1859 to 1880 the comstock mine produced some $300 million in silver and gold. Virginia became a boomtown, or a town that has a sudden burstof economic or population growth. Population jumped from 3,000 in the 1860's to 20,000 in the 1870's. By the 1890's the mining boom was over.
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∙ 13y agoFrom 1859 to 1880 the comstock mine produced some $300 million in silver and gold. Virginia became a boomtown, or a town that has a sudden burstof economic or population growth. Population jumped from 3,000 in the 1860's to 20,000 in the 1870's. By the 1890's the mining boom was over.
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What state were miners killed in 2006?
There were 47 coal miners killed in 2006. Five coal miners were killed in Harlan county, Kentucky. 12 miners were killed in Sago, West Virginia. A thirteenth miner survived. Another miner was killed in Michigan, then another in West Virginia. Beyond that, I don't have a list.
What role did the Irish and Chinese immigrants play in the settlement of the West?
Irish and Chinese immigrants provided a large portion of the workforce to build the Transcontinental Railroad.
What settlement did Lewis and Clark expedition open up?
The Lewis and Clark expedition opened up the West for settlement. :]
Why gold rush called 49ers?
The 49ers were all of the miners. The California Gold Rush occured in 1849, ergo, the miners, or people who went west in search for gold, were dubbed "'49ers."
Where did the miners go west?
The miners went west because they thought there would be more land, food and money. They thought there was going to be loads of gold to dig up which they would get lots of money for, but when they got there there was over crowding with all the other miners that thought there was going to be lots of gold and land too. There was no gold left that was worth anything, only little bit of gold but most days the miners would go home empty handed.
What is the settlement of the west?
A group of farmers. miners, and indains setteling in the western part of the world
Which types of miners made the most money in the West?
the gold miners
How did miners move west?
Miners went by horse and cattle also by wagon
When was West Settlement Methodist Church created?
West Settlement Methodist Church was created in 1832.
What did miners play in the settlement of the west?
From 1859 to 1880 the comstock mine produced some $300 million in silver and gold. Virginia became a boomtown, or a town that has a sudden burstof economic or population growth. Population jumped from 3,000 in the 1860's to 20,000 in the 1870's. By the 1890's the mining boom was over.
How many games have the West Virgina miners won?
If you are referring to the West Virginia Miners Baseball Club, this year's record is 34 wins to 1 loss. If you are referring to the West Virginia Miners basketball team, the stats for their 2012-2013 season is not so great : 3 wins to 15 losses.
What role miners play in the settlement of the west?
From 1859 to 1880 the comstock mine produced some $300 million in silver and gold. Virginia became a boomtown, or a town that has a sudden burstof economic or population growth. Population jumped from 3,000 in the 1860's to 20,000 in the 1870's. By the 1890's the mining boom was over.
What state were miners killed in 2006?
There were 47 coal miners killed in 2006. Five coal miners were killed in Harlan county, Kentucky. 12 miners were killed in Sago, West Virginia. A thirteenth miner survived. Another miner was killed in Michigan, then another in West Virginia. Beyond that, I don't have a list.
What was the nickname for the miners who came west to California?
The miners who came west to California during the Gold Rush were often called "Forty-Niners" because they arrived in 1849 seeking gold.
How did the settlement in the west affect the Native American who lived there?
Many Native Americans were killed and displaced during the settlement of Caucasians in the west.
Why did miners west?
There are many reasons why miners went west firstly they were pulled by the idea of finding some gold and making themselves rich also they were pulled by the idea of getting a bigger plot of land.
How did the settlement of the west add to the argument over slavery?
The Settlement of the west was aegument by slavery in the UNITED STATES and the had very bad gold.... the settlement of the west added to the argument of the slavery because they didnt know to make the west a slave state or not because they wanted to keep them equal
