In the 1840s, American shipbuilders lost the advantages they had held in construction since colonial times because of the
A) shortage of quality lumber in the United States.
B) superior British iron technology.
C) development of the steam engine.
D) inefficiency of the clipper ship.
B
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) June 15 B) ?June 16 C) ?June 17 D) June 18 E) ?June 19
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a. Coffee b. Tobacco c. Opium d. Rubber e. Tea
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