The first great boom in the West was spurred by:

a. the railroad.
b. vigilantes.
c. mining.
d. ranching.

The first great boom in the West was spurred by: c. mining
This came from their discovery of silver and gold.

Answered by BNar7191 | 2024-06-10

The correct answer is “mining” (C) . As you may know, mining is the act, process, or industry of extracting ores, coal, etc., from mines. The West was brushed by a huge change after the Civil War. As railroads increased access, settlers, ranchers, and miners always transformed millions of acres of western land. Mining was the first great boom in the West. Gold and silver were the key that attracted a massive number of people. Prospectors from the East were just a part of a deluge that included people from all around the world.

Answered by anitakury98 | 2024-06-12

The first great boom in the West was primarily driven by mining, particularly during the California Gold Rush starting in 1848 and the Comstock Lode discovery in 1859. This led to rapid population growth and the establishment of boomtowns as people flocked westward to seek fortunes in precious metals. While many mining towns eventually faded, their impact on the economic landscape of the West was significant.
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Answered by BNar7191 | 2024-10-02