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Who is considered the father of the coal industry in Oklahoma? John Adamson James J. McAlester Owners of the Union Pacific Railroad Jay Gould

Sagot :

Answer:

B. James J. McAlester.

Explanation:

The one person who is attributed to the development of the coal industry in Oklahoma is James J. McAlester. James married a Choctaw to gain access in the tribe to exploit them commercially. He was the first person to find a commercial market in Oklahoma though coal was present in the territory for many decades.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.