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The term boomtown was used to describe a town that grew quickly around gold-minning areas.
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gold mining areas
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∙ 9y agoOne that grew up quickly around gold-mining areas.
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∙ 8y agoBoon towns had different causes. Some were transportation centers, cross roads, railroad heads and steamboat ports. Some were mineral based gold, silver and copper strikes. If a town could become a county seat or even better a territorial or state capital this would bring business into the area.
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∙ 9y agoA boom town is a community that grows quickly, both in population and economy. The western towns in the American Old West that were called boom towns were ones that grew quickly due to the discovery of gold in the area. Later, boom towns grew because oil was discovered in the area.
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∙ 11y agoSudden growth
What led to the start of boomtowns and what caused their declines?
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Who along with federal troops led the Cherokee west on the Trail of Tears?
Winfield Scott led the Cherokee west on the Trail of Tears.
What exterenal factors led to roman faliure in the west?
The external factors that led to Rome's failure in the west were pressure on the borders by the barbarian tribes.
What led to the cattle boom in the west?
RailroadsRAILROADS
What was the name given to the communities that seem to spring up the gold rush?
Boomtowns
What led to the start of boomtowns in the west?
cattle
What led to the start of boomtowns and what caused their declines?
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Why did the boomtowns spring up throughout the west?
First the miners set up tent camps then merchants come and set up shops soon more and more people come and shops such as barbershops, banks, clothes stores, ect. start being built. Eventually when houses are built and people start coming.
What led to the start of Boom-town in the west?
gold was a big part of it. California Gold Rush.
Why did miners begin to leave boomtowns?
they began to leave their boomtowns and dissapeared just as quickly when the mine was closed
Who lived in boomtowns?
people
Why were vigilance committees important to the boomtowns of the West?
offical law enforcement was lacking
What role did women play in boomtowns?
women helped build and manufacture the boomtowns. they built the baby rooms and were very helpful
What were the gold rush community?
Boomtowns
Do boomtowns still exist?
Yes
Why did inflation occurs in boomtowns?
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Name three boomtowns of the 1800s?
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