Which statement about the discovery of gold and silver deposits in the west in the mid-1800s is not true?

most prospectors became wealthy.

mining companies extracted mineral wealth.

many people set up businesses to sell goods.

settlers and prospectors rushed westward.

Why was charles townshend’s development of a crop rotation system important to the industrial revolution

Which statement describes the central idea of the text? a. while the nigerian government has the wealth to improve the conditions in prisons, they continue to view it as a low priority. b. nigerian prisons neglect the physical and mental health of their prisoners by failing to provide them with basic necessities and services. c. the inhuman conditions in nigerian prisons could easily be improved, but the environment is considered part of prisoners' punishment. d. conditions in nigerian prisons are slowly improving as non-government organizations and citizens are providing much-needed equipment to the prisons.

The nile river is referred to as the giver and taker of life. explain what this means.