The British maintained their occupation of Philadelphia since it gave them such a tremendous military advantage.

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

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A) did not occur. B) paid for about three-fourths of all railroad constructions. C) took many forms including loans, investments, and special exemptions. D) was strongly resisted by almost all levels of government.

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A) Marie Sklodowska Curie B) Mary Ann Evans C) Anna Freud D) Mary Wollstonecraft E) Emmeline Pankhurst

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