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The average pay in this time period was 5-10 dollars a month. This is one reason so many people ran to the CA gold rush.
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How many surface coal mines are there in the U.S.?
In 2001 there were 759 surface coal mines in the United States, which produced 745.3 million short tons of coal.
When did California become a teritory?
The Bear Flag Republic began in 1849 with the rush of the gold miners into CA. Sept. 9, 1850 CA became a state.
Why was roosevelts handling of the 1902 coal strike important?
Rooseveltâ??s handling of the Coal Strike of 1902 is very important because it signifies the first time the federal government intervened as a neutral mediator in a business affair. The United Mine Workers of America working in the Pennsylvania coal fields were on strike for recognition of the union, shorter workdays, and higher wages.
Why was the 1902 coal strike significant in US History?
The Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902 was significant because it was the first time in American history that the President took direct, non-militant action. Theodore Roosevelt acted as a moderator for a compromise that happened at the White House.
How much do coal miner's earn in the 1800s?
A Miners earnings at this time depended on how much coal he 'hewed' in a shift, which was weighed at the surface, plus how many of his family also worked down the mine as 'getters', 'hurriers', 'thrusters' and 'trappers'. Wives were employed as 'getters', 'hurriers' and 'thrusters', and children were employed as'trappers'.
What wages did Victorian coal miners get?
10 shilings
What was the was the purpose of the Pennsylvania coal miners strike of 1902?
Higher wages, shorter workdays and the recognition of their union.
Do coal miners mine for coal?
Yes, coal miners mine coal.
How much did a coal miner get paid in the Victorian times?
Coal miners in the Victorian era were paid low wages, typically earning around 15-25 shillings per week. The work was extremely dangerous and the conditions were harsh, leading to widespread poverty among coal miners and their families.
Were the miners in Chile coal miners?
No, they are copper miners.
Who find coal?
Coal miners ,, ,
How long did the 1984 miners strike last?
They are many reason's for the strike but one of them is that the miners wanted to work overtime but Margret Thatcher would not pay them and she put a ban on overtime, so the NCB (National Coal Board) offered the miners a 5.2% increase in wages but the miners refused.
Where can you read about history of coal miners?
You can read about the history of coal miners from Wikipedia's official website. You can also read about the history of coal miners from Mining USA's official website.
Where did Victorian coal miners work?
In coal mines.
When was Coal Miners' Museum - Van Lear - created?
Coal Miners' Museum - Van Lear - was created in 1984.
Theodore roosevelt viewed the coal miners strike against mine owners in 1902 as an example of?
Workers pursuing their right to fair wages and safe working conditions.
What do the coal miners do after they mine the coal?
they go home and get layed
