Factory production of purely cotton fabric was made possible by the invention of the __________.

A. water frame
B. spinning jenny
C. pulling-out system
D. steam engine


Answer: A

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a. colonization. b. mining. c. agriculture. d. military conquest. e. trade.

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The New Orleans magazine publisher, James B. D. De Bow, championed

A. southern economic independence from the North. B. southern commercial and agricultural growth. C. closer economic ties with the North, and southern commercial and agricultural growth. D. southern economic independence from the North, and southern commercial and agricultural growth. E. closer economic ties with the North.

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Why did President Lincoln tolerate General McClellan's arrogance and disrespect?

A) Lincoln needed McClellan's insight as a bold and brilliant strategist. B) Lincoln used McClellan's Southern roots for political advantage. C) Lincoln had no choice, as he was politically handcuffed to McClellan. D) Lincoln had no other experienced officers to turn to for leadership. E) Lincoln recognized McClellan's command over the Union troops.

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One of the key goals of early unions such as the New England Female Labor Reform Association was to have __________.

A. factory safety B. a 10-hour workday C. paid apprenticeships D. better wages

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