Inquiry Question: "What would you recommend to Lincoln if he asked you to suggest ways to assist in growing Nevada's 1860's economy?"

Artifact Title: New Consolidated mill, Goldfield, Nev.

Artifact Description: View of the New Consolidated mill building, Goldfield, Nevada

Describe the Artifact:

1. According to this picture, is this a productive mine?
2. Where is Goldfield, Nevada in relation to Las Vegas, Nevada?

Thinking about the Artifact: Does the picture of this mine lead you to believe that President Lincoln would be interested in making Nevada a union state as soon as possible?

Using Your Imagination:

• You are an independent, first time miner working alone. In your journal log your prospecting results in your first two weeks of mining. Be as detailed as possible.

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