In what industry did J. J. McAlester earn his fortune?
gas
coal
oil
Railroad

Coal

Explanation

Am not a 100% sure but Am pretty sure that its coal, reason why when J.J. earned you know started. Doing all this stuff. That person was most know for coaling, but I just got done leaning about this and that where. He earned his fortune

B. coal

Explanation:

As a result, McAlester acquired control over more of the coal mines and expanded his businesses when the railroad lines were built through the area. He sold his Oklahoma Mining Company to a larger company, the Osage Coal and Mining Company, of which he was a partner. The railroad lines eventually purchased the mining company to supply the needed coal for the railroad. McAlester had achieved his dream and brought great development to the territory. J.J. McAlester is the perfect example of an entrepreneur, a person who starts a business and is willing to take some risks to do so.

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these conditions long with a short growing season made farming difficult.

explanation:

the north has a climate of warm summers and snowy cold winters. the terrain is rocky, hilly, and not good for farming.

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