Question

What was the most important reason why many railroad companies were interested in owning the Indian Territory’s coal mining companies?

A.
Tribal land could be bought and sold for a profit.
B.
Coal from mines could be used to fuel locomotives.
C.
Companies could profit by leasing mining land to tribes.
D.
Mines could be located near valuable water supplies.

Answer 1

its either d or a im not sure tho

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Answer 2

B.

Coal from mines could be used to fuel locomotives.

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