According to the 1872 General Mining Law, miners can stake claim anywhere on public land, but must pay __________ per acre to take the minerals they find.

A. less than US $5.00
B. US $50.00
C. US $500.00
D. US $5000.00
E. None of these, miners do not have to pay anything, they just have to lay claim to the land.


Answer: A. less than US $5.00

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