Las Vegas: From Mines to Bright Lights

What was the primary industry that Nevada originally grew upon?

• Gambling

• Silver and gold mining

• Tourism

• Railway construction

Who played a significant role in making Las Vegas an important railway crossroads?

• James NY

• William Andrews Clark

• Hoover Dam workers

• Show Girls

In what year did Nevada legalize gambling and divorce?

• 1910

• 1951

• 1905

• 1931

What was a key factor in the growth of Las Vegas after the Hoover Dam was completed?

• The influx of tourists

• The electricity generated by the dam

• The decline of mining

• The repeal of the state slogan

Which of the following taxes was Nevada known for not having, according to its 1937 slogan?

• Luxury tax

• Income tax

• Property tax

• Environmental tax