2. Birth of the Coal Industry: 1873-1900

The history of the coal industry in the United States can be broken down into four segments.

• 1873 – 1900: The Birth of the Coal Industry
• 1900 – 1920: The Rise of Commercial Mining
• 1920 – 1951: From Underground to Surface Mining
• 1952 – Present: Emergence of Lignite for Electrical Generation

In Lesson 2, you’ll learn about the Birth of the Coal Industry.

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