The problem of time variations from town to town was ultimately solved by
A. using military time as a standard.
B. adopting British standard time.
C. a system determined by Boston clockmaker William Bond.
D. the adoption of the time zones mapped out by the railroad industry.
Answer: D
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A) Leopold I. B) Ferdinand II. C) Ferdinand I. D) Frederick I. E) Maria Theresa.
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