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Mining played a vital role in diversifying both the economy and population of Utah. These factors in turn exerted an impact upon geography, architecture, business activity, and social movements. The tandem industries of mining and railroading combined to change the face of Utah—changes that remain e...

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Published inFrom the Ground Up p. XI
Main Author Philip F. Notarianni
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Utah State University Press 01.11.2006
Subjects
Applied sciences
Business
Christian philosophy
Christianity
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Coal
Coal fuels industry
Coal mining
Ecclesiology
Economic disciplines
Economics
Energy engineering
Engineering
Extractive industries
Fossil fuels
Fossil fuels industries
Fuels
Human geography
Industrial economics
Industrial sectors
Industry
Manufacturing industries
Metropolitan areas
Mining
Mining industries
Mining towns
Non metals mining
Political geography
Rail industry
Religion
Religious sects
Salt mining
Service industries
Social sciences
Socioeconomics
Spiritual belief systems
Towns
Transportation industries
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Summary:Mining played a vital role in diversifying both the economy and population of Utah. These factors in turn exerted an impact upon geography, architecture, business activity, and social movements. The tandem industries of mining and railroading combined to change the face of Utah—changes that remain evident in all aspects of the state’s history. The ethnic and geographical landscapes of Utah continue to be profoundly influenced by these forces. Mormons relied on an agrarian economy for survival. Ironically, prospectors en route to the gold-rush fields of California and Nevada provided needed monies to support the fledgling Mormon community. Yet Mormon
ISBN:9780874216394
0874216397
DOI:10.2307/j.ctt4cgn2r.3