Why Did the Number of Prostitutes in Virginia City Decline

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why did the number of prostitutes in Virginia City decline around 1880?

• A) Prostitution had been made illegal.
• B) A large company had taken control of the local mines.
• C) Miners' salaries had been cut.
• D) Supplies of gold and silver were dwindling.

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