All of the following helped fuel the "maritime revolution" of the fifteenth century EXCEPT
A) ? New materials for constructing ships
B) ? A more maneuverable ship
C) ? A new type of sail
D) ? Mastering the compass
E) Better use of the astrolabe
A
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In the late nineteenth century, the United States became an imperialist power in Asia by obtaining
a. Korea. c. the Philippines. b. Malaysia. d. parts of the Dutch East Indies.
One of the main reasons why the Hebrews' religion was so constant was because
a. they wrote it down in scripture. b. they had a dedicated cult of oral recitation. c. it became widespread and popular. d. it fully integrated religion and government into a theocracy. e. None of these.
What economic aspect of the U.S. needed to be improved before the market and industrial revolutions could expand?
A) the construction industry B) subsistence farming C) transportation D) labor relations
The 1970s energy crisis resulted in all of the following except
A) ?daylight savings time in winter B) ?an easing of environmental restrictions on coal mining C) ?a reduction of economic aid and political support for Israel D) ?increased population in and political influence of the Sunbelt E) ?a national speed limit of 55 miles per hour on the nation's highways