In the early eighteenth century, the Americans Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston
A. invented the steam engine.
B. launched America's first railroad engine, the Clermont, in 1807.
C. brought the first steam engines from England to the United States.
D. made significant advances in steam-powered navigation.
E. developed the nation's first merchant marine.
Answer: D
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A) the city and harbor of Charleston. B) trade with British Caribbean colonies. C) large-scale, rice-growing plantations in southern Carolina. D) white farmers in northern Carolina.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The black film director who confronted the issue of color prejudices among African Americans in his film School Daze was:
A) Eddie Murphy. B) Spike Lee. C) John Singleton. D) Bill Cosby.
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A) easily understood each others' viewpoints. B) had very different concepts of community. C) shared ideas about property and possessions. D) were completely unable to communicate with each other.