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The peak year for 20th century coal production in West Virginia occurred during which decade?
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Which mine disaster led to passage of the federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act?
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Which of the following prominent politicians was NOT a major coal investor?
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Which of the following was NOT a leading coke-making county in 1910?
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Which one of these mine disasters occurred in the 2000s?
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Which coal seam underlies much of northern and north-central West Virginia?
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What 2006 mine disaster in Upshur County killed 12 men, while one miraculously survived?
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How many people died in the Buffalo Creek Flood?
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In 1931, which former Mine Wars leader founded a rival union to the United Mine Workers of America?
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What Fayette County town did coal operator build and name for his wife?
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