Question

Which of the following statements describes a consequence of gold and silver mining that affected American Indians in the mid-1800s?



A.Plows needed for gold and silver mines destroyed native grasses.

B.The cutting down of timber for gold and silver mines led to a decrease in forests.

C.Debris from gold and silver mines polluted the supplies of drinking water.

D.Fences needed for gold and silver mines limited the movement of wild game.