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The peak year for 20th century coal production in West Virginia occurred during which decade?
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Who was president of UMWA District 17 at the time of the 1921 Miners' March on Logan?
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The cannel coal industry was directly responsible for this river improvement.
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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 equipment consolidated all of the basic mining steps into one machine?
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In the early days of the commercial coal industry, this was the common method used in mining.
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Where does West Virginia rank nationally in terms of coal production?
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Who shipped the first commercial coal from the New River area in 1873?
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In what year was the National Bituminous Coal Wage Agreement signed between coal companies and labor?
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What Fayette County town did coal operator build and name for his wife?
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