Which entrepreneur used steam technology to cut the cost of ferry and other shipping costs?
A. Eli Whitney
B. Cornelius Vanderbilt
C. Moses Brown
D. Matthias Baldwin
E. Cyrus McCormick
Answer: B. Cornelius Vanderbilt
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a. hoped to add Mexican territory to the Union. b. were indifferent to the issues. c. were divided by the issues regarding slavery. d. felt that the South should be allowed to secede. e. agreed they were fighting to preserve the Union.
The Declaratory Act declared the colonists in open rebellion against the King of England
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to the introductory video in section 24.2, what did the Soviet Union do in 1948 that risked provoking another world war?
A) blocked ground transportation to Berlin B) created the North Atlantic Treaty Organization C) sent military aid to the government of Greece D) announced its participation in the Marshall Plan
Cesar Chavez concentrated on organizing and securing the rights of Latinos working __________
A) in garment manufacturing B) in California mines C) on southwestern ranches D) as migrant farm hands