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Virginia City is near Carson City and the discovery of the Comstock lode of silver ore was instrumental in the development of San Francisco.
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How did colonies help European countries enrich their treasuries?
colonies helped nations do this by providing gold and silver mines, producing goods that could be traded for gold and silver
What is the most important discovery of the age of exploration?
Gold and gold mines were extremely important discoveries in the New World's age of exploration. Add to that silver and silver mines. Rare gems such as rubies and emeralds were also found in the New World. Also, uninhabited lands that could be used for crop growing cannot be ignored as important as well.
How did the age of discovery affect Africa?
The Age of Discovery, also known as the Age of Exploration, was a period in history starting in the 15th century and continuing into the early 17th century during which Europeans engaged in intensive exploration of the world, establishing direct contacts with Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania and mapping the planet. Historians often refer to the 'Age of Discovery'[1] as the pioneer Portuguese and Spanish long-distance maritime travels in search of alternative trade routes to "the Indies", moved by the trade of gold, silver and spices.
Why were the spanish interested in the new world?
Fortune; gold and land. Some were farmers and others were miners. Hope that helped. : )
Which product did colonists export to Africa?
iron products silver
How did the discovery of precious metals effect nevadas population?
People came to mine for the silver. Silver towns grew like Virigina City and Carson City ended up having a mint.
Why did the discovery of gold and silver help the city of Denver grow?
it made more states want to trade more with denver
Which country was founded because of the discovery of silver?
Argentina was found because of the discovery of silver... The name actually means silver
What are the earliest Carson City silver dollars?
The earliest Carson City silver dollar is the 1870-CC Seated Liberty dollar.
Is there a 1898 Carson City Silver Dollar?
No. The Carson City mint closed in 1893.
How do you know if you have a 1882 Carson City silver dollar?
Look on the reverse and then look above the DO in dollar. If you see the two letters CC you have a silver dollar from the Carson City mint. This was the mintmark that the Carson City mint used.
When did Carson City become a boomtown?
In 1864, Carson City is the one and only capital Nevada has ever had.
What silver dollars have a stagecoach on one side?
carson city
What years were Morgan silver dollars minted in Carson City?
The Carson City, Nevada mint produced Morgan Silver Dollars during the following years 1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893.
Value Carson City silver dollar 1838?
Sorry the Carson City Mint wasn't even built in 1838
Did Carson City make a silver dollar in 1845?
No the first Carson City Dollar coin was the 1870 Seated Liberty
What is the capital of the Silver State?
Carson City is the capital city in the U.S. state of Nevada. Carson City is located along Nevada's western border with California. Nevada got the nickname the Silver State because of the large silver deposits that were discovered and mined in the state.
