The mining frontier played a vital role in

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The mining frontier attracted the first substantial white population to the West, as miners and prospectors traveled westward in search of gold and other valuable minerals. This led to the establishment of mining towns and the growth of industries such as transportation and manufacturing to support the mining industry. While the mining frontier did contribute to the displacement of Indigenous peoples, it did not play a role in bringing law and order, going off the gold standard, or ensuring the mining industry remained in the hands of small operators.

The Mining Frontier Played a Vital Role in