_____________ built the first textile mill in the US based on plans he memorized from English designs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: Samuel Slater
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A. the French invasion of Italy and the end of the Great Schism B. corruption in the Catholic church and Luther's call for reform C. the Hundred Years' War and the election of Pope Leo X D. John Huss' conviction for heresy and the Thirty Years' War
The economic crisis of 1873 and after was essentially one of _________
A. transition to industrialization B. supply exceeding demand C. wartime shortages D. expanding markets
According to Map 5-3, African trade generally
a. took place on a south to north axis. b. was conducted mainly by sea. c. was conducted mostly along land routes. d. took place in the Northwestern Sahara caravan routes and along the east coast.
The Battle of Québec in 1759
a. had little impact on the French and Indian War. b. was a key turning point in Queen Anne's War. c. was a dramatic victory for the French. d. was the last battle of the French and Indian War. e. ranks as one of the most significant victories in British and American history.