The First Railroads

Question 1

How did the number of mines in the Indian Territory change from 1894 to 1907?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

There was a increase in the number of mines in the Indian Territory from 1894 to 1907.

Question 2

Who organized the District 21 branch of the United Mine Workers?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Pete Hanraty

Question 3

What was the average daily salary of a coal miner in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

$2.00 per day

Question 4

How did the number of miners in the Indian Territory change between 1894 and 1907?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The number of miners more than doubled between 1894 and 1907.

Question 5

Coal miners living in company towns were forced to purchase goods from company stores because they were paid in __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

scrip

Question 6

Who developed the first commercial coal mine in the Indian Territory?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

J. J. McAlester

The First Railroads Answers