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Answer:
B. James J. McAlester.
Explanation:
The one person who is attributed to the development of the coal industry in Oklahoma is James J. McAlester. James married a Choctaw to gain access in the tribe to exploit them commercially. He was the first person to find a commercial market in Oklahoma though coal was present in the territory for many decades.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
The Spanish became wealthy from mining large amounts of gold
The first official president of the USA, was George Washington.
