Freight business did not immediately shift to the railroads because __________
a. companies distrusted the safety of the steam engine
b. companies received financial incentives from the government to stay with canal routes
c. canal boats were cheaper
d. companies were not convinced of their reliability
e. companies were fiercely loyal to the canal operators
C
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Peasant revolts in the fourteenth century were often based on their resentment over ______________.
A. agricultural quotas B. conscription into the king's army C. lack of response during the plague D. increased taxation to pay for wars E. lack of trade opportunities for peasants
Between 1650 and 1900, Europe's population
a. Grew from 100 million to over 400 million b. Grew from 190 million to 500 million c. Stabilized at around 100 million d. Declined from 100 million to 50 million e. Never recovered from the losses during the Plague
Farm income declined dramatically during the 1920s because of __________
A) decreased production B) a decade-long drought C) changes in the American diet D) a worldwide surplus of agricultural goods
By the year 2 CE, the population of China had reached:
a. About 200 million. b. Just under 60 million. c. Almost 5 million. d. Approximately 130 million.