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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.
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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.
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."
When did miners move west?
January 24th 1848 over 80,000 people went it marked the start of the California Gold Rush
How did mining companies change the daily lives of miners in the west?
I think it may have changed because they went there and they might have found a lot of gold their but you might wanna go look it up on wiki they are usually a big big help.
Who were the miners and factory workers in the industrial revolution?
the working class is the miner and the factory works, and also the miners also had child, because the childrens bodies were small enough to go in the mine.
Who discovered gold in the Rocky Mountains that caused miners to go west?
imigrants
Which types of miners made the most money in the West?
the gold miners
Why did the miners go west in the 1800s?
so they could seek their fortunes in gold or silver settled there permanently
How did miners move west?
Miners went by horse and cattle also by wagon
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 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?
Their nickname was the 49ers.
Where does the term crib come from in mining and what does it mean as miners eat crib and go to their crib?
The term "crib" in mining originated from the Welsh word "crib" which means a basket or container. In mining jargon, "crib" refers to a lunch break where miners would eat their packed meals in a designated area underground called a "crib room" before returning to work. The phrase "eating crib and going to their crib" is a colloquial way of describing miners taking their lunch break before resuming work.
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.
What time did the miners go undergound?
Miners usually work in shifts. It would depend on what shift they are working when they go underground.
Who made the greatest profits from mining in the west?
the merchants selling supplies to the miners.
How much were miners paid in the 1920s?
What was the pay scale like for coal miners in 1920 in the United States?More how they got paid, not exactly what with.
