The isolation of western farmers was lessened by
a. long drives and declining prices for beef.
b. the use of barbed wire and the expansion of the railroads.
c. a high ratio of women to men and the wide use of machinery.
d. the expansion of mail-order companies and the availability of Rural Free Delivery.
d
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During the crisis with the French, Abigail Adams
a) remained aloof, not deigning to comment on the Republican attacks on her husband. b) came to regard the opposition as a plot to overthrow the government. c) felt that Jefferson should speak out in support of Adams. d) travelled the country actively and vocally defending her husband's actions. e) encouraged Adams to join Jefferson and the Republicans and break with "that monster" Hamilton.
Which of the following is true of Cahokia, also known as the City of the Sun?
A. It was the center of the Aztec world. B. An early form of writing was invented there. C. Its economy was based on culture and trade. D. It was pillaged by Cortez in 1519 CE
The colonies of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware were established on land that once belonged to the
A) ?Dutch. B) ?French. C) ?Spanish. D) ?Portuguese. E) ?Italians.
The region known as the Fertile Crescent is significant because it is
A. the oldest source of lapis lazuli. B. a region known for particularly high birth rates. C. one of the first regions in which humans developed farming. D. the first known site of a human city.