Who Benefitted Most from the General Mining Act of 1872,which

question 11

Multiple Choice

Who benefitted most from the General Mining Act of 1872,which allowed individuals who discovered minerals on federally owned land to work the claim and keep the proceeds?

• A) Homesteaders
• B) Small independent mining prospectors
• C) Mexican miners
• D) Powerful investors

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