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SYMHC Classics: Battle of Blair Mountain

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Battle of Blair Mountain

The battle of blair mountain was where the word redneck originated to mean a white, rural person that you believe to be poorer and more ignorant than you are. In june of 20 11, en mentalists and historians recreated the 19 21 march to blair mountain as part of a big protest for preservation efforts. Coal continues to be a major industry in west virginia, but new mining techniques and new methods mean that there are fewer jobs within the industry. And sort of isakota: I don't think those in charge these days need to spend more time communicating.

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