Which statement best describes the development of logging in the Pacific Northwest?
a. It nearly destroyed the economy of Seattle.
b. Industry leaders took great care to preserve the environment.
c. It was one of the few industries not to be affected by the railroad boom.
d. It was a vertically integrated industry, with firms owning mills, transportation, and lumber yards.
D
You might also like to view...
In the 1930s, India's "distress gold" was associated with
a. families selling jewelry to avoid loss of their land. b. the drop in value of commercial crops. c. decreased dowry payments. d. cancelled or delayed marriages. e. All of the answers are correct.
In the eleventh century, serfs __________.
A. tried to avoid living in chartered towns B. rebelled against their lords and bishops, refusing to perform skilled work on their behalf C. were prohibited from paying their manorial dues in manufactured goods D. gained relative freedom in towns
The Root-Takahira Agreement of 1908
a. accepted Japanese domination of Korea. b. ended Japanese occupation of Manchuria. c. accepted Japanese expansion into Manchuria. d. ended the conflict between Russia and Japan. e. recognized the independence of China.
Compared with canals, railroads
a. were more expensive to construct. b. transported freight more slowly. c. were generally safer. d. were susceptible to weather delays. e. could be built almost anywhere.