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One little error there Carson City is the capitol of Nevada not Las Vegas
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoNevada is called the "Silver State" because of the importance of silver to the state economy.
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∙ 11y agoBecause of the large silver deposits that ere discovered and mined in the state.
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∙ 11y agoBecause there is gold mining
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How did Nevada get the state nickname Silver State?
nevada got its nickname the silver state from the mining industries. they had so much silver and that is how nevada got its nickname the silver state
How did Nevada get its nicknames?
"Silver State."Nevada has a very strong mining industry. Silver deposit were very rich until the 1900's. Mining declined for a while, gold is now the most abundant. That is why the nickname for Nevada is the "Silver State."The official slogan "The Battle Born State" adopted on March 26, 1937, reflects the fact that Nevada became a state in 1864 during the Civil War.
What states nickname is the mining state?
Nevada.
What state is called the mining state?
Nevada
How did Nevada get the nickname Silver State?
Nevada got the nickname the Silver State because of the large silver deposits that were discovered and mined in the state. The Comstock Lode is the most famous one.
How does Nevada earn money?
Casino's and Gold and Silver mining
In Nevada what did people do for a living in the early days?
Silver mining, ranching
What is Nevadas nickname?
Nevada actually has 3 nicknames they are the silver state,the sagebrush state, and the battle born stateThe Silver State, because of all the silver mined there.
History of the state of nevada?
Nevada became a state in 1864. It is the 7th largest state, and was added to America for mining purposes.
Why does Nevada have the nickname it does?
Because we used to find silver in Nevada WE ARE THE SILVER STATE
What are the industries in Nevada?
tourism, mining(gold,silver), and hydro- electric power!
What are the mining products of Nevada?
Gold and silver are the chief minerals mined in Nevada. Nevada is also a major producer of barite, tungsten, and mercury.
