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Who developed the first commercial coal mine in the Indian Territory?

Please select the best answer from the choices provided:



A. Sequoyah

B. J. J. McAlester

C. H. W. Faucett

D. Lewis Ross

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Answer:

B!

J.J McAlester was the first to develop coal mines on indian territory, the land was leased from Joshua Pulsey - only three miles away from McAlester's town. Daniel M. Hailey, and Tandy Walker were also involved.

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