Which of the following explains why evolution can occur in a fairly short period of time?
A) bacteria
B) mutations
C) anarchy
D) theology
Ans: B) mutations
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Henry Ford is often described as the inventor of the assembly line. In what way is this an inaccurate description?
a. The assembly line was invented and used in the mill clothing industry of the early nineteenth century. b. Ford did not invent the assembly line; he improved the meatpacking industry's use of it. c. Because human workers were part of each aspect of the production of a car, it was not really an assembly line. d. Because machines were part of each aspect of the production of a car, it was not really an assembly line. e. Although Ford increased automation of production, the assembly line was not really invented until after his death.
Following the revolution, while most states did not alter the basic structure of their governments, they did alter the balance of power among the different branches of government. Which of the following did they NOT do?
A. abolished the state legislative assemblies B. severely restricted the power of the governor or abolished the office completely C. significantly strengthened the powers of the state legislatures D. insisted on written state constitutions
By 1650, American colonists were better fed, clothed, and housed than most people in Europe.
a. true b. false
What was one of the successful reforms achieved by the Workies?
A) the use of inheritance taxes to equalize wealth B) the abolition of imprisonment for debt C) shortened work days for industrial workers D) full enfranchisement of white males