Question

Help? Which of the following contributed the most to the rapid growth of Spokane? A. discovery of coal in the Cascades B. discovery of gold in Idaho C. development of wheat agriculture in the Columbia River Basin D. establishment of a lumber mill

Answer 1

discovery of gold in idaho

Answer 2

B. discovery of gold in Idaho

With the discovery of gold in Coeur d'Alene region, in north Idaho, and the mining boom, Spokane became an outfitting and jump off point for many of the mine workers.