I-9: Mining Flashcards

1
Q

Pattern of development

A
  • Discovery of gold/silver
  • Rush
  • Camps set up
  • Substantial community
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2
Q

Boom

A

Thrive as long as gold/silver held

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3
Q

Ghost town

A

Abandoned when precious metal disappeared

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4
Q

Phases (2)

A
  1. Individuals- surface soil, stream bed

2. Big companies- mine kept underground

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5
Q

Issues

A

Water polluted

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