West Virginia became a leader in the coal mining industry. Which is one reason for the success of this state's new industry in t

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Svetlanka [38]

3 years ago

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West Virginia became a leader in the coal mining industry. Which is one reason for the success of this state's new industry in t

he late 1800s?

History

2 answers:

rjkz [21] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-01T22:37:22+03:00

rjkz [21]3 years ago

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Because the railroad industry was still at large during this period, and to run trains you need a lot of coal to burn.

Ierofanga [76] · Answer 2 · 2022-04-02T00:13:37+03:00

Answer:

The rapid development of new industries, transportation and coal as the main energy source.

Explanation:

one of the mains ways of transportation for materials and people during the late 1800's were steamboats, powered by coal this gave an important impulse to the coal industry specially in West Virginia.