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January 24th 1848 over 80,000 people went it marked the start of the California Gold Rush
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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.
Which western state had a large gold in 1849 prompting many people to move west to seek riches?
People who traveled west to capitalize on the gold rush in 1849
What were some good and bad about the railroad?
Railroads could transport cattle from the west, so farmers did not feel the need to move west. Which affected Western migration.Railroads played a key role. Trains carried natural resources from the west to eastern markets. Trains also brought miners, farmers, and ranchers to develop the land.
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."
Where did the miners go west?
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.
How did miners move west?
Miners went by horse and cattle also by wagon
Which types of miners made the most money in the West?
the gold miners
Who did the pioneers move west with?
Other pioneers, civil war veterans, immigrants, miners, ranchers, explorers, missionaries, outlaws, lawmen, etc.
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.
Which western state had a large gold in 1849 prompting many people to move west to seek riches?
People who traveled west to capitalize on the gold rush in 1849
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.
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.
Who discovered gold in the Rocky Mountains that caused miners to go west?
imigrants
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.
What did miners yell when they discovered gold?
Legend has it that miners yell "Eureka" when they find Gold ..The reality however is a smart miner will keep very quiet about his discovery. Other miners will try to move in on you to get their share of the gold...
