Question

West Virginia became a leader in the coal mining industry. Which is one reason for the success of this state's new industry in the late 1800s?
A)Transportation from the mines to the waterways was provided by a railway system.


B)The demand for coal was greater due to the failure of electricity to power factories.


C)Coal was easy to get, and it was an environmentally friendly, safe source of fuel.


D)The lumber industry was failing, so there were plenty of workers available to work the mines.

Answer 1

The correct option is B.
Extensive mining started in West Virginia in 1800s. The mining industry was successful in the state due to many reasons. One of the reasons is that, water wheels and burning woods were the major fuels that were used in the industries then, but when coal came around, it become the major fuel that was used by these industries, thus, the demand for it was very high.