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Argentina was found because of the discovery of silver... The name actually means silver

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What country in Central America was founded because of the discovery of silver?

Argentina. The name means "Land of Silver".


California's population increased dramatically in the late 1840s due to the?

Discovery of gold and silver.


How did the discovery of gold and silver in the west lead to a rail road?

No the discovery of gold didn't happen until 1849 in California and railroads were all ready in place by 1840. The first railroads were in 1812 and grew from there. By the time of the civil war the entire country could be crossed by rail, but the discovery of gold and silver is not related to the growth of the railroads.


Was the Comstock Lode the first major silver discovery in the United States?

Comstock lode was the discovered in Nevada as the first Large discovery of silver ore. It was the biggest discovery since the gold rush in California. After the discovery in 1859, people rushed to the location and caused many camps to be successful.


Why did Spain's power begin to decline?

It began to decline after an influx of bullion (gold/silver) into the country after the discovery of the new world which caused inflation and wrecked spain's economy.


Where did Argentina get its name from?

from the latin word Argentum, meaning silver. there was a lot of silver discovery in streams


Is Argentina the country of silver?

Yes, Argentina is the country of silver.


Are silver ferns founded in other country besides New Zealand?

The family of the Silver Fern is found elsewhere - mainly Australia and a few nearby islands. Cyatheales is the family and includes the Dicksonia and Cyathea genera.Cyathea dealbata, the Silver Fern is endemic to New Zealand.


Why was a major discovery of silver by slave miners important to the defense of Athens?

The silver financed the Athenian Navy


Is the space shuttle launch of discovery 5 dollar coin silver?

Yes, the space shuttle launch of Discovery $5 coin is indeed silver. The coin is made from 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver and was issued in 2020 by the United States Mint to commemorate the space shuttle Discovery.


Discovery of silver near Carson City helped which city develope?

Virginia City is near Carson City and the discovery of the Comstock lode of silver ore was instrumental in the development of San Francisco.


What does IS mean when used as silver mark?

International Silver Company, founded in 1898 from a number of smaller silver manufacturers that specialized in silver plated tableware.