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In the 1850s, which one of these valleys was NOT a major cannel coal producer?
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In the early 1900s, which of the following did coal company towns NOT provide for residents?
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What's the largest West Virginia city built by the U.S. Coal & Coke Company?
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In what year was West Virginia's Department of Mines founded?
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The Pocahontas #3 Coal Seam produced the most coal in this county.
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What city's chamber of commerce building is made entirely of coal?
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By the early 1930s, about how much of southern West Virginia's coal was being mined by African Americans?
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In what county did West Virginia's first documented mine disaster occur?
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Since record keeping began, about how many West Virginians have died in mine disasters?
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Where does West Virginia rank nationally in terms of coal production?
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