There was an increase demand for coal as an energy source yield democratic claims in some places and colonial domination in others because of democracy. Miners were in the better position to have voting rights, have higher wages and other benefits.
A ghetto is a part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group/groups
Yes, because the bond was said to last 3 lives. The past life, the present life, and the future life. So, technically, their bond would last forever and forever.
Personification because it’s giving human characteristics to something non human
The correct answer is the last one, to protect them and their land.