From the 1870s on, __________ became the worldwide measure of industrial progress.
a. textile production
b. railroad network construction
c. steel output
d. coal output
c. steel output
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Babur, the founder of the Mughal Dynasty in India,
A. traced his roots to Muhammad on his mother's side. B. took Isfahan early in the sixteenth century, before leading his forces into India. C. was born in Egypt. D. established his northern Indian domain after his conquest of Delhi, and died at the age of 47. E. was the first Chinese-born ruler of India.
Which of the following is true of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
a. It posed as much of a threat to small businessmen as to large corporations. b. It did not clearly define what constituted a "restraint of trade." c. It brutally destroyed American agriculture by defining any farm of more than 500 acres as a monopoly. d. It was enforceable at the discretion of business bureaus in state governments.
John Marshall was extremely influential in interpreting ________
A) the role of the presidency B) the extent of executive privilege C) the Constitution D) Congress’ role in national politics E) the role of political parties
Why has the nineteenth century been identified as "the century of the child"?
A) Parents began having more children, and larger families required more attention. B) Parents had a new concern for children, and families became child-centered. C) Medical advances made it possible for more children to survive to adulthood. D) Children became a more important part of the labor force. E) For the first time ever, children began to spend money in the economy.