The richest discovery in the history of mining occurred in 1873. This so-called "Big Bonanza" made _______ the richest man in the world. A. John Placer B. John Mackay C. Henry Sutter D. Henry Comstock

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The richest discovery in the history of mining occurred in 1873. This so-called "Big Bonanza" made John Mackay the richest man in the world.

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