Virginia City, a mining town that thrived in the 1880s, was known for its
A. churches, schools, theaters, and family homes.
B. almost entirely male population.
C. numerous brothels and prostitutes.
D. exceptional resistance to the common boom-and-bust cycle.
Answer: A
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