Mining in the West

question 20

Multiple Choice

Mining in the West

• A) did not see any great mineral strikes until after the Civil War.
• B) flourished until the 1930s.
• C) saw corporations move in first, followed by individual prospectors.
• D) kept ranchers and farmers from establishing their own economic base.
• E) saw individual prospectors move in first, followed by corporations.

Discuss the impact of specific presidential administrations on national policy and political party dynamics.

Evaluate the role of social and religious groups in shaping American political landscapes.

Understand the significance of landmark Supreme Court decisions and their impact on American society and politics.

Identify the causes and implications of major economic policies and crises on American politics and society.

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Definitions:

Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment or origin; typically used in reference to parts of the body.

Distal

Anatomical term meaning farther away from a point of attachment or farther away from the trunk of the body.

Diffusion

The movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

Drainage

The removal of water or liquid from a place or object, often using pipes or channels.