How did the Comstock Lode affect the western part of the United States?
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Individual miners claimed all the land in the West for themselves.
Individual miners claimed all the land in the West for themselves.
Thousands of prospectors traveled west in search of gold and silver.
Thousands of prospectors traveled west in search of gold and silver.
Native Americans sold their land to prospectors.
Native Americans sold their land to prospectors.
Gold and silver lost its value because prospectors found so much.
Gold and silver mining led to the development of cities and infrastructure in the West.
Mining towns grew rapidly and became centers of economic activity in the region.
The influx of miners and settlers led to conflicts with Native American tribes over land and resources.
The Comstock Lode helped to fuel the economy of the western United States and played a significant role in the growth and development of the region.