Author Question: Which statement about prostitutes in mining towns is true? A) Many prostitutes came from affluent ... (Read 172 times)

faduma · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

Mining eventually became a corporate operation because __________.

A) individual miners left the region because of conflict with Indians
B) Indians sold their native lands to mining capitalists
C) massive capital investment in equipment was conducive to financial success
D) ethnic disputes destroyed unity in old mining towns

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about the typical mining town?

A) Populations were more female than male.
B) Churches were very prevalent among local businesses.
C) Personal violence was less common than collective acts of violence.
D) As towns developed, local agriculture and transportation decreased.

Question 3

Which group suffered from the most prejudice in mining towns?

A) native-born whites
B) Irish-Americans
C) German Americans
D) Chinese Americans

Question 4

The male-dominated nature of mining towns made __________ popular businesses.

A) churches
B) saloons
C) dry goods stores
D) horse farms

Question 5

Which statement about prostitutes in mining towns is true?

A) Many prostitutes came from affluent homes.
B) As men came to control the vice trade, many prostitutes suffered alcoholism and violence.
C) Many women chose prostitution because it was lucrative.
D) Most prostitutes were able to save enough to buy small homes or businesses.