Coal mining has been a major factor in the history and development of the Cape Breton region of Nova Scotia since the early 1700s. Many of the settlers of the area were hardy coal miners from other countries who would eventually help to unify the Cape Breton region through unionization, another result of the coal industry. The coal industry was frequently at the heart of disputes that took place between the people and the government and was often the impetus behind workers' rights movements. Explore the rich history of mining in Cape Breton, and learn about the social and economic developments in the region.

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