History of Arizona

Impact of mining in Arizona in the mid- and later 1800s and early part of the 20th century

The mining industry has been crucial to Arizona 's economy since the early 1800s . Minerals such as gold , silver and copper have been found in the area . The mining industry of Arizona has provided employment to a large number of people . However , mining activities have driven away indigenous populations and attacked historical sites

Additionally , there are many environmental hazards that exist during the mining process as well as after the process ends . The public

has raised concerns over mining and its harmful impact on water quality and quantity , truck traffic and road safety . Mining has also affected the soil quality due to the exposure of rocks . The generation of dust particles and emissions from smelters has affected the air quality . The drainage of acidic rocks , metals and acidic chemical disposal and the leakage in groundwater and rivers has affected the water in Arizona Furthermore , wildlife and plant habitats have been destructed and the state has become visually displeasing for the public

In 2005 , the U .S Environmental Protection Agency stated that mining in Arizona has released over 39 .4 million pounds of toxins . Since 2004 Arizona 's 230 ,000 acres of public land , thanks to the 1872 Mining law has been sold at a subsidized rate to private interests

Identify the significance of water for Arizona 's statehood and constitution

In Arizona , people either rely on water that comes from lakes , rivers...