Question

The development of Oklahoma's coal-mining industry can be attributed largely to
O John Kilpatrick
O Daniel Hailey
O James J. McAlester
O Edward D. Chadrick

Answer 1

Answer:

James J. McAlester

Explanation:

If the development of Oklahoma's coal-mining industry can be attributed to a single person, that person was James J. McAlester. Early histories of Oklahoma successfully turned him into a nearly mythical character. ... He then began commercial exploitation of Indian Territory's coal deposits.