silver
They were mostly just plain old miners, but if they weren't lucky, they would get rich by selling supplies.
the miners looking for gold in California
panning
Because California was not yet a state.
They levied a heavy tax on foreign miners.
B. Dust caused lung problems, and cave-ins often killed people.
limited water
In California.
No they did not
Asbestos
Humphry Davy invented the miners lamp to improve safety for miners working underground. The lamp, known as the Davy lamp, reduced the risk of explosions caused by flammable gases such as methane that were present in mines. It provided a safe source of light without igniting these gases.
Yes
49ers
poorly
Searching for and mining for gold.
The address of the Underground Gold Miners Of California Museum is: Po Box 907, Alleghany, CA 95910-0907
Miners breathe in very fine dust as they work below ground. This dust can cause chronic lung problems.