Richard Trevithick's locomotive was initially used
A. to move passengers between cities in England and the United States.
B. to power converted sailing vessels.
C. as an amusement ride.
D. to haul ore out of mines.
Answer: C
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How do you attribute the respective differences in the ambitions of France in northern North America and French and Spanish interests in establishing permanent settlements in Florida?
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a. Lack of natural resources. b. Dependence on slave populations for production. c. Competition for territory with the Dutch d. Lack of colonial population. e. Insufficient shipping capacity.
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A. a recall B. an initiative C. a referendum D. an amendment.