Which of the following statements describes a consequence of gold and silver mining that affected American Indians in the mid-1800s?

A. Plows needed for gold and silver mines destroyed native grasses.
B. The cutting down of timber for gold and silver mines led to a decrease in forests.
C. Debris from gold and silver mines polluted the supplies of drinking water.
D. Fences needed for gold and silver mines limited the movement of wild game.

That would be C. ;

Answered by knightlygames71 | 2024-06-13

The statement which describes a** consequence** of gold and silver** mining** that affected American Indians in the mid-1800s is - Debris from gold and silver mines polluted the supplies of drinking water. Thus, the correct answer is option** C**.
What negative impact did gold and silver mining have?
Mining has the potential to** displace** communities, pollute drinking water, injure workers, and destroy pristine environments. It pollutes water and land with mercury and cyanide , endangering people's and ecosystems' health.
The** clean drinking water** was polluted by supplies and dirt that fell into the water while digging for gold and silver mines, and this was one of the situations that affected** American Indians** back then. Water was vital to them and their lives, and it was a major issue that the water was no longer drinkable.
Therefore, the** debris** from gold and silver** mines** polluted the supplies of drinking water.
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Answered by mahajanshrutivt | 2024-06-24

The chosen option is C: Debris from gold and silver mines polluted the supplies of drinking water. This pollution significantly affected American Indians in the mid-1800s by contaminating their drinking water and disrupting their way of life. The environmental degradation caused by mining also led to broader conflicts over resources and displacement issues.
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Answered by mahajanshrutivt | 2024-08-26