Question

The mechanization of coal mining in Appalachia:

- caused devasting poverty

- increased white collar jobs

- improved the standard of living in the region

- resulted in mass immigration to the area

Answer 1

Answer:

-caused devasting poverty

Explanation:

Mining left lasting, negative economic impacts on the Appalachian region. Because the Appalachian economy and job market heavily relied on the coal mines as the source of primary income and job stability, the sudden halt of the coal industry led to the loss of many jobs.

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