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What John Sayles film depicts a deadly event from the West Virginia mine wars?
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The peak year for 20th century coal production in West Virginia occurred during which decade?
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Which of the following doctors is NOT known for publicizing the dangers of black lung disease in coal mining?
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Which of the following is sometimes considered the "father of West Virginia's coal industry?"
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Which one of the following is NOT generally considered part of the West Virginia Mine Wars?
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In what year did West Virginia's coal industry peak at 180 million tons?
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Which one of the following was NOT eventually merged into Consolidation Coal Company?
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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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Using early hand-loading coal methods, what was the first step in the mining process?
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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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