Because of coal's chemical impurities, it produced pig iron, a substance that was too ________ to refine into usable wrought iron.
A. malleable
B. soft
C. brittle
D. hard
Answer: C
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a. men from Wall Street firms and industrial corporations. b. progressive reformers. c. socialists. d. career politicians. e. farmers.
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A) "Hinky Dink" Kenna. B) Daniel P. Moynihan. C) William Marcy Tweed. D) "Big Tim" Sullivan.
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A) Promoted considerable equality between men and women. B) Encouraged greater emotional spontaneity. C) Urged that children not be required to work. D) Discouraged scientific research.