Question

Which of these was not a characteristic of the Indian Territory’s coal mining towns? A. Towns had many immigrants and immigrant enclaves. B. Towns usually were men-only camps when they were first formed. C. Towns usually were formed by individual entrepreneurs, not companies. D. Towns had company stores, and miners were paid in scrip.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Towns usually were formed by individual entrepreneurs, not companies.

Explanation:

This is the statement that does not provide a characteristic of the Indian Territory's coal mining town. Mining towns were instrumental for the development of much of the United States territory. The towns allowed states to use and exploit their resources for economic benefit. These towns were often established by mining companies. Moreover, such companies then attracted workers, particularly male immigrants. This contributed to the multiculturalism of the nation by bringing in people from places such as the British Isles, Italy, Lithuania, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Mexico, and other countries.