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mining took place and it was wild or often too dangerous . when the silver and gold ran out people started to leave

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What is the cause and effect of miners began to leave boomtowns?

They were popular because of the gold but once all the gold was gone they turned into ghost towns


Towns that grew up quickly near gold mines were known as what?

Towns that grew up quickly near gold mines were known as "boomtowns." These towns experienced rapid population growth and economic prosperity due to the discovery of gold, attracting people seeking their fortunes in mining. However, many boomtowns also faced challenges such as lawlessness, infrastructure issues, and environmental degradation.


What kinds of neighborhoods were created by railroads?

The railroad created many boomtowns and larger settlements. Small towns with railroads were known as railway towns.


What caused the boomtowns to be declined?

The gold or silver tapped out, but many of these towns still exist today.


How many ghost towns does California have?

There are no ghost towns in California


Does Texas have ghost towns?

Texas has some 295 ghost towns.


What kinds of neighborhoods were created by local railroads?

suburbs


Are ghost towns haunted?

yes what do you think there not called ghost towns for nothing


Illinois ghost towns?

There are few different places in Illinois that are ghost towns. Ghost towns in Illinois are Livingston county, Cairo and town of Eldred.


What was the name given to towns that were abandoned after there was no more gold or silver to mine in the area?

Ghost towns.


Why did many boom towns turn into ghost towns?

So a boom town is created when a large amount of people move to a single location, often to exploit a natural resource. The gold rush is a good example. Then when the mineral or other reason to be there disappears so do the people. They leave behind the buildings creating a ghost town.


What has the author Bruce A Raisch written?

Bruce A. Raisch has written: 'Ghost towns of Idaho' -- subject(s): Ghost towns, Local History, Pictorial works 'Ghost towns of Wyoming' -- subject(s): Ghost towns, Local History, Pictorial works