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Lana71 [14]
3 years ago
5

Why did lumber, fishing, and whaling provide a better living in the northwest than mining?

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1 answer:
IRINA_888 [86]3 years ago
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Answer:

Explanation:

Although mining was an alternative for profiting in the northwest Merchants obtained more profits (at a less risk than mining work) by supplying tools, tents, food and clothing to miners. This means that mining involved more risk and unfavorable conditions in the northwest than activities such as lumber, fishing or whaling

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