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The Conclusion

 Boom towns and Ghost towns start as people trying to stike it rich in the middle of the desert with a limited water supply. When someone gets lucky enough to find a little silver or gold in the mines the tents they start in become buildings. As more and more people get richer and richer then the town starts to really develop. The small buildings became churches, bars, and other entertainment sources. Today some of these buildings still exist; for example Silver City in Bodfish California. These towns have layed out the basic start to society and without them our culture would not have been the same. Starting to make buildings so fast enhanced carpenter skills that were passed on and improved throught the years; if that never happened than our understanding of making buildings would not be as advanced. This part in history has changed what the outcome of our world is today. This activity has taught you many interesting facts about Boom Towns and Ghost Towns. Learning about Silver City might not be the most interesting Ghost town to you but you should try to find your favorite. Some towns that were left behind many years ago may have become huge cities by now. Some say that certain Ghost towns are haunted and some have tours all throughout the buildings going through places that there has been huge gold findings. If you would like to learn more about interesting spots, stories, and people then look here: [|More facts on Boom Towns and Ghost Towns]

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