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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 else can I help you with?
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
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?
The miners who came west to California during the Gold Rush were often called "Forty-Niners" because they arrived in 1849 seeking gold.
Who made the greatest profits from mining in the west?
the merchants selling supplies to the miners.
Who discovered gold in the Rocky Mountains that caused miners to go west?
imigrants
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.
Who traveled west to capitalize on the gold rush in 1849?
Gold Miners A.K.A The 49ers
What effects did mining have in the west?
miners buit pleasant, charming towns near the mines
How did miners effect the west?
I think they affected the West by leaving the towns and taking all the things from the mountains of streams of where ever there good resource was.
What is the name of people who traveled west to capitalize on the gold rush?
the gold miners aka the 49ers
