The General Mining Act of 1872 _____________
A)allows mining companies to mine land held by private citizens without compensating them
B)ensures that mining operations would repair and restore an area when they were done
C)provides no governmental oversight to mining in the United States
D)provides free equipment to promote mining in the West
E)has been subjected to major overhauls in the last century

Question

The General Mining Act of 1872 _____________ 
A)allows mining companies to mine land held by private citizens without compensating them
B)ensures that mining operations would repair and restore an area when they were done
C)provides no governmental oversight to mining in the United States
D)provides free equipment to promote mining in the West
E)has been subjected to major overhauls in the last century

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The General Mining Act of 1872 provides little to no governmental oversight, allowing individuals and companies to mine on public lands without paying royalties to the government.