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How did the miners help settle the west?

A. They provided gold for everyone, including those they traveled with.

B. As they mined, they stayed and settled towns.

C. They did nothing special.

D. In order to help financially with mining, they herded cattle on the land.

E. During their breaks from mining the land, they helped build railroads.

Respuesta :

B. When miners came west, they obviously needed a place to live to be sheltered from the elements, and a place to eat meals. They built houses, hotels, cafes, and as more miners came, some decided to settle there because the journey back was too hard and they had a job and basic necessities here.