According to Critics,the U

question 25

Multiple Choice

According to critics,the U.S.General Mining Act of 1872 ____________

• A)has pollution and remediation clauses that are too strict
• B)practically gives away resources located on public land
• C)opens mining rights to foreign nations which stake claims on U.S.land
• D)has allowed mining in urban centers with dense commercial development
• E)makes mining unprofitable except for the largest corporations

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Definitions:

Industrialization

The transformation of an economy from being predominantly agricultural to one that is centered on manufacturing goods, which results in technological advancements and the growth of cities.

Chicago

A major city in the United States, located in Illinois, known for its significant historical and cultural contributions and as a hub for commerce and transportation.

American Federation Of Labor

An early labor union founded in 1886 in the United States, which aimed to organize skilled workers into national unions to improve their working conditions.

Samuel Gompers

An English-born American labor union leader who founded the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and was its president from 1886 to 1924, promoting fair wages and working conditions.