Prior to 1860, perhaps the most significant invention for middle-class American homes was the

A. icebox.
B. cast-iron stove.
C. telegraph.
D. air conditioner.
E. electric iron.


Answer: B

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A. Napoleon III was killed in the Battle of Sedan. B. Napoleon III was captured in the Battle of Sedan. C. Napoleon III died in exile in 1873. D. Napoleon III was considered the greatest of all European leaders of the nineteenth century.

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The __________ colonies were settled by Puritan dissenters and Separatists escaping persecution in England.

a)  New England b)  Mid-Atlantic c)  Chesapeake d)  Southern

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By Washington's second term, some newspapers strongly backed Federalist ideals and others promoted Republican views. Which of the following is false about why a partisan press emerged?

a. differences over Hamilton's financial program b. differences over foreign policy c. differences over the best way to honor Washington d. differences between Jefferson and his followers, and Hamilton and his followers

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What style of government did José de San Martin advocate?

A. constitutional monarchy B. limited democracy C. constitutional republic D. theocracy

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