What was the primary cause of the increase of farmers in the West after the Civil War?
A) the decline of ranching
B) failed miners looking for new opportunities
C) the belief in economic opportunity by many Americans
D) an increase in the birthrate of the western farmers
E) advances in farming by irrigation
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What happened to the Ottoman Empire by 1914?
A) It gained strength and became a world power by World War I. B) The territory was invaded by the Balkans states as a united front, and the European portion of the Ottoman Empire ceased to exist. C) The territory was broken apart by successive invasions and partitioned. D) None of these E) All of these
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