Question

Which of the following statements describes a consequence of gold and silver mining that affected American Indians in the mid-1800s?
Plows needed for gold and silver mines destroyed native grasses.
The cutting down of timber for gold and silver mines led to a decrease in forests.
Debris from gold and silver mines polluted the supplies of drinking water.
Fences needed for gold and silver mines limited the movement of wild game.

Answer 1

Answer:

C.

Explanation:clean water would be polluted due to the mining which would cause a runoff to rivers