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Who made the greatest profits from mining in the west?
the merchants selling supplies to the miners.
What effects did mining have in the west?
miners buit pleasant, charming towns near the mines
What time did Victorian coal miners start work?
Victorian coal miners typically started work early in the morning, often around 5:00 AM. This early start was necessary to maximize daylight hours, as many mines operated without artificial lighting. Miners frequently worked long shifts, sometimes lasting up to 12 hours, depending on the specific practices of the mine and the demands of coal production.
What negative impact did gold and silver mining have in the west?
Gold and silver mining in the West led to significant environmental degradation, including deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution from toxic chemicals used in the extraction process. Additionally, the mining boom often resulted in the displacement and marginalization of Indigenous communities, as miners encroached on their lands and resources. Socially, the rapid influx of miners and settlers contributed to lawlessness and conflict, exacerbating tensions between different groups and leading to violence in mining towns.
How did miners cattlemen and farmers influenced the development of the West from the 1850s to 1900?
Aint nobody got time for DAT!
Why did Chinese gold miners not like the European gold miners?
because they came from different countries? :/
What impact did the Chinese have on the European miners in 1850's?
gunpowder
How were the Chinese miners different to the Europeans?
Chinese miners were often hired specifically for their experience with mining and their perceived ability to work hard and efficiently. They faced discrimination and were paid lower wages than their European counterparts. Chinese miners also brought with them different mining techniques and cultural practices.
Why did European miners not like the Chinese miners?
They saw them as alien competitors who would potentially out-compete them, being prepared to work longer and harder with fewer amenities.
Why did Americans resent the Chinese miners?
Because Chinese miners often took over sites that Americans miners had abandoned.
Why did the mining unions refuse to help Chinese miners?
Chinese miners were willing to work for low wages. (Jerry)
What was the purpose of the Chinese exclusions Act?
It stopped Immigration by Chinese workers and miners for 10 years
What did the European miners wear?
yoyo
Why did Americans resent Chinese miners?
Often the Chinese miners took over sites that Americans had abandoned because the easy-to-find gold was gone.
What is the purpose of Chinese exclusion act?
stopped Chinese workers and miners for 10 yrs
What was the purpose of the Chinese exclusion?
It stopped Immigration by Chinese workers and miners for 10 years
When did the Chinese miners go to the gold fields?
in 1853
