Chapter 19 test

Which precious metal was primarily mined during the mining boom?

• silver

• copper

• gold

• platinum

What is the term used for towns that experienced rapid growth due to mining activities?

• mining towns

• growth towns

• rapid towns

• boomtowns

What was the primary reason for the mining boom in the United States?

• Discovery of valuable natural resources

• Increased demand for minerals

• Technological advancements in mining

• Government subsidies for mining companies

Which state in the United States was known for its silver mining during the mining boom?

• Colorado

• Nevada

• California

• Arizona

The Comstock Lode was found by...?

• Abraham Lincon

• Henry Comstock

• Henry Honeycomb

• George Washington

What are Boomtowns?

• Towns that blew up

• Towns that exploded because of bandits

• Towns that grew up almost overnight

• Towns that don't exist

What is a Vigilante?

• Individuals who took the law into their own hands

• A cowboy

• A criminal

What is a Ghost Town?

• a place where ghosts live

• Boom Towns that were deserted as prospectors moved on to more promising sites or returned home

• a haunted town

• a place where dead people live

What did trains carry?

• Metals and Produce

• Cattle and hay

The Central Pacific hired...?

• African Americans

• Slaves

• Japanese labors

• Chinese labors