Question

How did mining help
accelerate the organization of western territories into states?

Answer 1

Answer: mining and cattle ranching help prepare western territories for statehood by : Creating large industries that attract people to move to the west.

These industries provide a lot of job opportunities because it need a lot of manpower to keep up with the production

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Answer 2

Answer: Mining fueled rapid population growth in new settlements.

Explanation: The discoveries of the minerals accelerated the expansion into the west thus creating boomtowns.