What was Gelsenkirchen's population in 1840 when coal mining began?
600
1,200
2,400
4,800
Answer
In 1840, when coal mining began in Gelsenkirchen, the population was only 600. The Industrial Revolution and the growth of the coal industry led to a significant increase in the city's population.
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