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Q: What year did the first major silver strike in Nevada?
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Major products of Nevada?

Silver. there are others but i don't know them. :(


What state has major deposits of gold and silver?

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What are the mining products of Nevada?

Gold and silver are the chief minerals mined in Nevada. Nevada is also a major producer of barite, tungsten, and mercury.


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.


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Where is comstock lode located in the US map?

The Comstock Lode was first made public in 1859. it was named after a man named after Henry Comstock who had claimed it was his land when two Irish miners panned and found gold. Comstock sold out early and only made a small amount of money.


Is gambling Nevada's main economic resource?

No, it is not, but it is a large part of it. Aside from Las Vegas and Reno, which are major tourist attractions, mining and cattle ranching are the major industries. About 90% of Nevada's cropland is used to grow hay. Nevada is a major producer of gold and to a lesser extent silver.


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1877 by railroad


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What did Henry comstock find out west instead of gold?

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