In comparison to other industrial nations, by 1890 the United States was
a. just entering the industrial revolution phase of development.
b. less productive than the three major powers.
c. the world leader in manufacturing output.
d. still basically an agricultural society.
e. unable to compete because of high labor costs.
c
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A. A foreign power B. The indigenous elite C. The rising middle class D. Local residents of the manufacturing E. A joint ownership between a foreign power and local establishment
What was President Zachary Taylor's proposal regarding the issue of slavery in California and New Mexico?
A) admit both as states immediately and let the issue be decided by popular sovereignty B) adhere to the Wilmot Proviso and ban slavery in all territories gained from Mexico C) extend the 36° 30? line from the Missouri Compromise all the way to the Pacific D) assign Congress the responsibility of creating two federal territories and determine the issue of slavery in each one
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A. their passive approach to the presidency. B. their personalities. C. ethics. D. both their personalities and their passive approach to the presidency. E. None of these answers is correct.